tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post1407338440667405068..comments2024-03-20T20:42:38.126-05:00Comments on Thro' a glass darkly ...: remembering christmas past ...Saijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-2094172139350350712008-12-24T10:51:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:51:00.000-06:00That tree is something Saija.Merry Christmas to Le...That tree is something Saija.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to Leo and youAmritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-65525539273806691852008-12-22T11:22:00.000-06:002008-12-22T11:22:00.000-06:00Hi Saija! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, eve...Hi Saija! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, even without the huge tree!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798124104168438303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-78373206169504978792008-12-22T02:26:00.000-06:002008-12-22T02:26:00.000-06:00You must feel a little deja vu when you read about...You must feel a little deja vu when you read about me and Tony, I guess. :)<BR/><BR/>I hope you two have a wonderful Christmas together, enjoying the tingly feeling this week.<BR/><BR/>(hugs)Jammie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11149776661765532129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-41465137698175026182008-12-21T22:43:00.000-06:002008-12-21T22:43:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251409692370627721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-9425260409933364482008-12-21T22:07:00.000-06:002008-12-21T22:07:00.000-06:00I loved that post, Saija. That was a beautiful tre...I loved that post, Saija. That was a beautiful tree. It's wonderful you have the joy of the Lord in your little condo. Merry Christmas to you and your dear, Leo.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414636204646241763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-72989352187402327332008-12-21T21:14:00.000-06:002008-12-21T21:14:00.000-06:00Its fun to look back at some of the memories we ha...Its fun to look back at some of the memories we have.. What a huge tree and your house looks huge as well!! Time does march on doesn't it.. Blessings to youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091260511850557957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-51886076790896873072008-12-21T19:30:00.000-06:002008-12-21T19:30:00.000-06:00That's a honkin' big tree! Wow! Thanks so much fo...That's a honkin' big tree! Wow! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. I'm finding that as Christmas draws closer, there are more "sad" moments that happen. They don't last long - probably because I try to push them aside so I won't cry. But, I know the Lord will comfort me during this, and that He is right by my side.Shelley L. MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037786480134738465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-20804289814164076732008-12-21T19:11:00.000-06:002008-12-21T19:11:00.000-06:00what an enourmous tree!!!!we couldn't afford one t...what an enourmous tree!!!!<BR/>we couldn't afford one this year, and honestly, i don't miss it at all.daisymariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335423179107661562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-46759426162956632502008-12-21T19:01:00.000-06:002008-12-21T19:01:00.000-06:00Dear Saija,I've never seen a Christmas tree as hug...Dear Saija,<BR/>I've never seen a Christmas tree as huge as the first one.<BR/>Really impressive.<BR/>Nor have I seen so sweet and tiny one as the table tree with your cat.<BR/>I think you own this gift to find blessings in any shape or form.<BR/>That's what make those tingling Christmas feeling.<BR/>Welcome the unexpected.<BR/>From FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-79266082042477015112008-12-21T13:04:00.000-06:002008-12-21T13:04:00.000-06:00That has to bne the BIGGEST tree I've ever seen in...That has to bne the BIGGEST tree I've ever seen inside a home...It looks just gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>This was such a lovely post, filled with so much love, too!<BR/><BR/>A Very Very Merry Christmas to you and a truly Blessed 2009!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-2092431219978421982008-12-21T10:54:00.000-06:002008-12-21T10:54:00.000-06:00Sometimes your posts leave me speechless, and this...Sometimes your posts leave me speechless, and this is one of those posts. <BR/>Such a beautiful couple, so much love and Gods' grace fills your homes.<BR/>Blessings and hugs!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-52581395667509545972008-12-21T09:10:00.000-06:002008-12-21T09:10:00.000-06:00i loved this, thank you for sharing.i loved this, thank you for sharing.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205424721749375943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-43583166109857674322008-12-21T09:03:00.000-06:002008-12-21T09:03:00.000-06:00Saija,Loved that first photo with that gynormous (...Saija,<BR/>Loved that first photo with that gynormous (learnt that word from ELF!) tree. It is interesting to look back on our journeys thus far and see the touch of God's Hand. It is wonderful to sustain that 'tingly' feeling even when the journey leads in dark and veiled places. Do have a warm and wonderful Christmas. May the Prince of Peace rule in your hearts.<BR/>Love, SitaSitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092520641097913897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-38512319919933432352008-12-21T06:54:00.000-06:002008-12-21T06:54:00.000-06:00I loved sharing your memories with you...that firs...I loved sharing your memories with you...that first tree must have taken a committee of 10 to decorate it...each Christmas holds it's own special memory...and the anticipation is part of the special memory...<BR/>Hoping you and Leo have another wonderful Christmas this year...<BR/>I just wish you could find another sweet gentle Cat for Leo to share his days with when you are working...<BR/>{{Hugs my friend}}<BR/>MimiMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829978526818067941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-27772956476155463322008-12-21T03:28:00.000-06:002008-12-21T03:28:00.000-06:00Oh what a sweet post... Love the tree and both of ...Oh what a sweet post... Love the tree and both of you standing there so happy... and the cat in the window. How nice that you still anticipate Christmas after all these years! And as always, thanks for dropping by my blog so faithfully...love seeing you there, Saija. Blessings, DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-7039728708431853072008-12-20T23:46:00.000-06:002008-12-20T23:46:00.000-06:00I imagine a fresh tree of that gigantic size would...I imagine a fresh tree of that gigantic size would make the entire home smell wonderful evergreeny! What a happy memory you have shared, and the anticipation of Christmas still with you some 35 years later. Hugs,Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-55866015997466782812008-12-20T23:06:00.000-06:002008-12-20T23:06:00.000-06:00That first house of yours is gorgeous! What a pre...That first house of yours is gorgeous! What a pretty doggie, too. :)<BR/><BR/>I love that tingly Christmas feeling. It's my favorite season of the year.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925617415086523147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-26735398065438083132008-12-20T20:56:00.000-06:002008-12-20T20:56:00.000-06:00What a tree you had! The house looks gorgeous too...What a tree you had! The house looks gorgeous too. It is interesting how every Christmas is different but that anticipation you mentioned is there. God's love is a great gift!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-64608206923932571122008-12-20T19:08:00.000-06:002008-12-20T19:08:00.000-06:00Wow, Saija! I LOVE that huge Christmas tree in yo...Wow, Saija! I LOVE that huge Christmas tree in your first picture. It looks like you two had some adventures!<BR/><BR/>Hyvää Joulua to you & Leo.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826899900356202742noreply@blogger.com