Comments on: Christmas – Missing the Family

By: Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com

Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:14:35 +0000

We stayed in and walked to my parents’ home. Nothing special, but at the same time, it was everything perfect for us =)

By: The Wife of Odie

The Wife of Odie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:45:53 +0000

this post makes me miss being with you for christmas so much! glad you had a great day though. i need to see you soon!!!
The Wife of Odie´s last blog ..merry christmas

By: admin

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:06:25 +0000

I just wanted say how much I loved your comments – they truly touched me. And I love to hear your Christmas stories too – it’s amazing to me how blessed we all are.

By: Cari

Cari — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:59:34 +0000

Very moving… and from someone from a family of divorce (at a young age) unfortunately my family is way damaged from the fallout.. as in I know little to nothing about my mom’s side at all! Nothing about ancestors much less current cousins’ names. So this is particularly lovely and what a gift to be able to give to your son- a family like that to be born into. Trust me, this is the most important thing.
I know nothing about nostalgia for home for the holidays as a result. I used to long for the ‘ideal’ until I got married and have a family of my own. Toddler and baby on the way..so I realized ok, make your own traditions and start over. And like your parents I am making some books/photos for my kids with what I *do* know. Better than what I had and I know they will love it like I would have:) I think the cookbook is SO cool too.. how professional looking.

Finally…I must note though I am a Catholic (not hitting services due to sleeping in,,excuses etc. ahem..) I appreciate seeing people who are practicing their faith- actively- whatever it might be. It’s honestly refreshing and something I do not see much anymore. Whatever religion those values will be important in raising your son, instilling a sense of morals/character and importantly a sense of community in a world that seems chaotic. Also a gift you both are giving to him upon his arrival. The intangible ‘gifts’ are the most precious. It’s great to see people celebrating Christmas with the respect and joy that it truly deserves and not the greedy attitude of mass consumption that it seems to have become in recent generations. So… GOOD FOR YOU ))

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:41:10 +0000

I had the privilege of making my sister’s wedding album. She was born 20 years after me and married 20 years after me, to the month! It was so fun to put together, but the best was receiving the call that it arrived and how much my sister and step-mom loved it! Merry Christmas! Now we’re just waiting for the most important package to come….your little boy!
Nicole´s last blog ..DECEMBER

By: the domestic fringe

the domestic fringe — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:46:30 +0000

Those are absolutely beautiful gifts. You can see the love that was poured into each one. Your family certainly made this a special Christmas for you.

Wishing you all the best in the New Year,
-FringeGirl
the domestic fringe´s last blog ..The Year of the Mexican Birthday…Almost

By: Mom of 5

Mom of 5 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:38:32 +0000

I’m with you in that I totally enjoyed Christmas but had the tears flowing because my girls and son out west weren’t with us. But we SO enjoyed being home together and having our son and his wife that live here with us. Our gifts were all so beautiful and meant the world to us. Each was chosen and/or made with so much love. Again, I cried with each gift given.

Cherished memories, love abounding and thank goodness for cell phones for those long conversations with loved ones not actually here.

We’re putting things in our “Blessing Box” already – Heavenly Father is SO good to us. How we love our Savior and are thankful this time of year to remember him. Looking forward to a great 2010 and a super special Christmas next year too!!!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:43:32 +0000

Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. I know how you feel without family there. It just feels a little off like you said. But you have your sweet family there in D.C. I love the Proclamation to the family picture with your pics surrounding it. I have one with pics of the Savior that my friend made for me. We had all of my family here and it was great. My son got engaged Christmas Eve. That was exciting. You look really great Tabitha. Hope you are getting plenty of rest and plenty of sleep as it may be difficult once baby arrives. Have a wonderful, safe, happy and healthy new year!!

By: Kim D.

Kim D. — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:28:17 +0000

The tears are completely understandable. My parents live in the UK and the Cute Guy’s live in Utah. So, it was just us and the kids this year. I had to give myself a pep talk because I was feeling a little low before Christmas as last year we had gone to visit my family in Christmas and flew out on Christmas Day. My dad is sick and I worry about him, so my emotions felt a little raw. However, it was a lovely laid back day (well, as laidback as you can get with four kids and one crazy puppy).

Just think next year, it’ll be you chasing a cute little (possibly crawling) baby around the tree. How exciting?!
Kim D.´s last blog ..Prep Work

By: Tabitha Blue

Tabitha Blue — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:40:40 +0000

What great gifts… and sounds like a wonderful Christmas relaxing. I’m sure your baby enjoyed the time you spent at home resting… instead of traveling!!
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