tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post7588643701432655085..comments2023-07-20T06:36:57.370-06:00Comments on Divergent Pathways: The Year Santa Forgave MeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-19231919585340677022011-02-24T21:53:16.757-07:002011-02-24T21:53:16.757-07:00It won't shock you to know that we have often ...It won't shock you to know that we have often played 'The Movie Game', as a family (the object of which is to insert a movie quote into normal conversation and see who can pick up on it first, by naming the movie from which it came). <br /><br />In that spirit: 'Ya'dead mon?' <br />:)<br />xoSandy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463236853839331077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-57276741704030728312011-01-28T00:38:07.208-07:002011-01-28T00:38:07.208-07:00Hi Jana! I hope you had a great Christmas, a fun ...Hi Jana! I hope you had a great Christmas, a fun New Year, and that you have a wonderful year ahead!<br />Thought for the day: (Or perhaps the year. Or every day this year :)<br />“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” - Oprah<br />(Did you see the Oz specials on Oprah? That's not why I used her quote though :)<br />xoSandy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463236853839331077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-53745158932841853652011-01-17T21:02:48.723-07:002011-01-17T21:02:48.723-07:00Oh, I love this post so much. I can't believe...Oh, I love this post so much. I can't believe I didn't realize it was up until now, but I'm glad beyond glad that I caught it.Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-21152108150684166652011-01-11T12:13:09.420-07:002011-01-11T12:13:09.420-07:00I gave you a Stylish Blog Award since you are styl...I gave you a Stylish Blog Award since you are stylin' and I like you. Head on over to my blog to get it!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-28173320320404117452011-01-04T21:27:49.378-07:002011-01-04T21:27:49.378-07:00I agree 110%. Santa helps children wrap their min...I agree 110%. Santa helps children wrap their minds around the true charity of Christ. This year my 9 year old asked me if Santa and Christ were the same person. It gave us the opportunity to explain that they aren't as well as talk about what they have in common. No one I know has ever believed that Christ must not be real because Santa isn't. They get it. Line upon line .. .loved this post for this reason and many others. Hugs!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-63140373488034315102011-01-01T21:36:37.469-07:002011-01-01T21:36:37.469-07:00Well-said. When my kids were small, I didn't w...Well-said. When my kids were small, I didn't want to push the Santa thing, because a good friend shared how traumatized she was when she learned that her parents had been "lying" to her about Santa (She didn't believe them about Jesus as a result, for a while.) That story scared me too much, so while Santa did come, he only brought a few, smaller gifts, and we spoke of him as a "tradition our family celebrates." I feel good about it. That said, Kendall was sick about learning we were Santa; she'll never forget it. Seems like you just can't win on the Santa account!Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-70505242484158855792010-12-29T22:45:17.887-07:002010-12-29T22:45:17.887-07:00Oh, I loved this. I've thought about the Sant...Oh, I loved this. I've thought about the Santa question a lot this year, as I seem to have a surprising number of friends who don't do Santa at all. Which, is fine, but it did cause me to really search my soul as to why I do it and feel it's important.<br /><br />And you have figured it out for me. I got to the part where Santa is a symbol of Jesus, because he gives. But I hadn't quite figured out that he still gives even when we may not be deserving--and he always does. What a beautiful illustration of the Atonement and of what Christ came here to do.<br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-12754745918848127632010-12-27T13:02:44.312-07:002010-12-27T13:02:44.312-07:00It's taken me years, but I think I finally bel...It's taken me years, but I think I finally believe in Santa Claus. Thanks for sharing this! Love you!Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427448872354082792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-70336342860813114572010-12-27T07:15:55.147-07:002010-12-27T07:15:55.147-07:00That's my favorite watercolor from the book!!
...That's my favorite watercolor from the book!!<br /><br />I adore Santa! He's a type of Christ in so many ways!!<br /><br />What a beautiful lesson for your seven year old self!Happy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182347717846006673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-31783601747448360952010-12-27T07:11:18.982-07:002010-12-27T07:11:18.982-07:00This is beautiful, lady.
I hope your Christmas wa...This is beautiful, lady.<br /><br />I hope your Christmas was beautiful too. <br /><br />Much love...<br /><br />(my word verification word is "prize"--gotta love that.)Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-29832459845999382652010-12-26T19:11:33.321-07:002010-12-26T19:11:33.321-07:00What a delightful story, Jana! And good heavens, ...What a delightful story, Jana! And good heavens, you're a talented lady. I love the idea of receiving gifts even when we are 11th hour repenters. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday, my friend. (Your books have been given as gifts and have been absolutely loved by the recipients!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532225334730948057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-54692846054279387902010-12-26T17:20:19.602-07:002010-12-26T17:20:19.602-07:00Yes, I have always felt that parallel with Santa a...Yes, I have always felt that parallel with Santa and Christ. And even older children should appreciate the metaphor. Hope you and a great day. XoKazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-78631769073751567072010-12-26T13:47:52.092-07:002010-12-26T13:47:52.092-07:00That was beautiful, Jana. I could sooo relate to y...That was beautiful, Jana. I could sooo relate to your feelings. Thanks for sharing that. I, too, see the symbolism in Santa and his giving-ness. <br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-41965379360028871322010-12-26T12:06:48.873-07:002010-12-26T12:06:48.873-07:00You say it (and paint it) better than I ever could...You say it (and paint it) better than I ever could. All those things I worry in my heart--even as an adult--you've reflected so beautifully here. This grace, this forgiveness? I don't deserve most often but I'll never stop trying because I know it. I know He keeps His arms open for me even when I'm not my most lovable.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Jana. May you be loved and shown love as often as you've given it to others; to me. <br /><br />With love,<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com