tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post812528333342995726..comments2023-11-05T04:50:05.812-06:00Comments on everything vintage: The Greatest Story Under the Stars...Jodie (everything vintage)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05124360606762194428noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-69753690190651260812009-12-15T19:39:42.714-06:002009-12-15T19:39:42.714-06:00You have such an awesome talent Aunt Jodie...you m...You have such an awesome talent Aunt Jodie...you make your blogs so interesting!! Thank you SO much for coming over to help us TWO days in a row. I loved every minute of it. I miss you!!<br />Love, <br />Payton. :)Paytonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-34223993507901217502009-12-12T10:44:10.945-06:002009-12-12T10:44:10.945-06:00The GREATEST story, indeed.
How faithful God is t...The GREATEST story, indeed.<br /><br />How faithful God is to us. How blessed we are.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of our Savior.<br /><br />How truly lonely my life would be without Him.<br /><br />Love to you~ Thanks for visiting girly...<br /><br />RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-78157957263662339352009-12-11T00:57:01.539-06:002009-12-11T00:57:01.539-06:00Jodie,
Thank you for such a beautiful post and for...Jodie,<br />Thank you for such a beautiful post and for reminding me what Christmas is truly about.. I sometime get so caught up in the gift thing and that's not what it's about.. <br />I love that beautiful nativity!!! <br />StephenieStepheniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446585824425123101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-39731488194546271082009-12-11T00:49:53.084-06:002009-12-11T00:49:53.084-06:00What an amazingly beautiful nativity and post! Yes...What an amazingly beautiful nativity and post! Yes, I believe too that your dear folks are with the Lord...it's still hard this time of year, though.<br /><br />Thank you for reminding us that it's about more than pretty paper wreaths and mercury glass ornaments. It's about Him.<br /><br />Much love,<br />AnneAnne Loryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-36051136868743520642009-12-10T21:33:15.105-06:002009-12-10T21:33:15.105-06:00Such a touching story. I just love the way you te...Such a touching story. I just love the way you tell your stories. You really know how to touch my heart! Glad you are finding some joy this holiday season. ;o) <br />Sending big hugz, Zzandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571598288474471345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-3763688244885642162009-12-10T15:20:30.211-06:002009-12-10T15:20:30.211-06:00Sweet Jodie. This was an absolutely beautiful post...Sweet Jodie. This was an absolutely beautiful post. Reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas, God's gift of a Son and the season to celebrate love with friends and family. What a beautiful Christmas scene for your sister's first Christmas in her new home. I am sure your parents are together rejoicing at their children and their families celebrating life together. Keep the positive spirit and celebrate each day. Love ya, PamPam @ Fripperyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08694536982173963267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-91664450527020242352009-12-10T14:39:31.478-06:002009-12-10T14:39:31.478-06:00Oh Jodie,
What a beautiful post and thank you fo...Oh Jodie, <br /><br />What a beautiful post and thank you for the message of life's little gifts. It really is our family and our faith that bring true happiness. <br /><br />I LOVE the nativity set! Wowza, how fortunate your sister was to find such a gorgeous one! <br /><br />I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad, I lost my Dad just over two years ago and not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. Here's a great big (((HUG))) for you sweet friend. <br /><br />Love and blessings,<br />KarynWinchester Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381226107593087108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-61673063979052758292009-12-10T14:13:55.655-06:002009-12-10T14:13:55.655-06:00Jodie,
This post is truly beautiful-I have goose ...Jodie,<br /><br />This post is truly beautiful-I have goose bumps as I read it! Of course, the story of the birth of Jesus is always beautiful. The way your family came together and celebrated the Nativity scene is a memory you will treasure forever. My grandfather (he raised me) passed on November 22, 1999. It was a very difficult Tahnksgiving and Christmas was even more difficult as we had been planning a celebration of my grandparent's 60th wedding anniversary which was Christmas Eve. I could not imagine enjoying the holiday without him. But I took comfort in the fact that he was in Heaven with Jesus and that he would always be with me in my heart. I wrote down all of the phrases I was so used to hearing from him and all of the sweet little names he called me and slipped them into my Bible for safe keeping. Reading about your father reminds me of my grandfather and I feel deeply for you. I'm glad that you and your family have found joy during this amazing and magical time of year.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Kim<br /><br />BTW, the Nativity is GORGEOUS! It's one of the prettiest I've seen:).The Victorian Parlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390329658107649983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-6208860874438319342009-12-10T13:31:37.884-06:002009-12-10T13:31:37.884-06:00Thank you dear friend for sharing. I am sending o...Thank you dear friend for sharing. I am sending out my best wishes for you to have a joyous holiday season, surrounded by the love and laughter that comes with family. hugs,<br />Becca<br />ps~ as a pharmacist, your nephew has a great career ahead of him :)Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374933583872245383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-38833313130467138152009-12-10T09:59:38.165-06:002009-12-10T09:59:38.165-06:00Jodie,
This was one of the most beautiful posts ev...Jodie,<br />This was one of the most beautiful posts ever! I cried and have thought long about it. <br /><br />The nativity set is gorgeous!!! The story behind it is priceless. Yes, it puts everything in perfect perspective. <br /><br />Also - yes that does look like the donkey from Shrek and I loved your comment about the lighted palm tree as well. I love you humor. My daughter and I joke about such things as well. <br /><br />Funny thing about that lighted tree - a few Christmases ago, we were packed into our car (my parents, husband, daughter and I) driving around town looking at the Christmas lights and there was this house that we drove slowly past, as there in the living room, all aglow, was this same lighted palm tree and a crowd of people enjoying a Christmas party. They saw us driving slowly and just laughed and laughed, with their drinks in hand, seemingly toasting us as we went by. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241010459789159870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-86880946611219254742009-12-10T08:32:14.053-06:002009-12-10T08:32:14.053-06:00Jodie, thank you for this wonderful story. It puts...Jodie, thank you for this wonderful story. It puts everything in perspective. Bless you!<br /><br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-77899043235112636832009-12-09T23:39:52.193-06:002009-12-09T23:39:52.193-06:00Oh, Jodie, what a wonderful, wonderful story. You ...Oh, Jodie, what a wonderful, wonderful story. You have such a great family, but that is no surprise. That is some nativity scene! I just love those large sized figurines, it makes such a statement. Well, then, maybe it's the neon palm tree that makes the statement - haha! <br />Sharon :-)A Fanciful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558462876925565507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-34526875900233409732009-12-09T22:42:36.819-06:002009-12-09T22:42:36.819-06:00A very touching story, Jodie. May God bless you a...A very touching story, Jodie. May God bless you and yours throughout this holiday season.<br />The nativity is wonderful~ no, the tree doesn't make it look like a corona commercial, silly! <br />You are so sweet!<br />Love and hugs!<br />Christinaicandy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13596814253976647383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-48366518240571986412009-12-09T22:38:20.258-06:002009-12-09T22:38:20.258-06:00Beautiful post. Beautiful sentiment. Beautiful n...Beautiful post. Beautiful sentiment. Beautiful nativity scene. Beautiful time spent with family. Beautiful reminder of what's important not only at Christmas but throughout the year.<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951102874653675235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-21475065191447210582009-12-09T20:10:30.328-06:002009-12-09T20:10:30.328-06:00What a heartwarming post. You and your sister in t...What a heartwarming post. You and your sister in the parking lot cracked me up! It' s a beautiful Manger set. I'm sure all the passers by will appreciate it as well. It sounds like you have wonderful and loving family, you are indeed blessed!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454925115428994669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-34732000358321685892009-12-09T19:16:31.760-06:002009-12-09T19:16:31.760-06:00I like your Christmas Story......I am glad you are...I like your Christmas Story......I am glad you are finding such goodness this Christmas Season.....with what you are going through sometimes it's hard to enjoy the season. I love your sister's Nativity set and how everyone made it happen for her.Geralyn Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018724054236770684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-54024456875145891262009-12-09T15:07:43.422-06:002009-12-09T15:07:43.422-06:00mmmmm....It does not matter how many times I hear ...mmmmm....It does not matter how many times I hear the story...hope & joy...<br />thank you for sharing your sweet story too...you are wonderful and a gentle reminder to see the gifts in simple moments:) Merry Christmas:)Signs and Salvagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488598424805859625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-83173388657263173612009-12-09T12:16:27.854-06:002009-12-09T12:16:27.854-06:00That did put me in a better mood. It's nice to...That did put me in a better mood. It's nice to stop and remember what all this hustle and bustle is for. Not only did you have a nice holiday, but everyone who passes that set will have a little reminder.<br /> I think I'll end my blog browsing right there on a high note this morning.Lynnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717761180835909042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-47628934230808437752009-12-09T12:09:19.324-06:002009-12-09T12:09:19.324-06:00Thank you for sharing that sweet story....(she say...Thank you for sharing that sweet story....(she says with tears in her eyes)....it was wonderful.<br /><br />Blessing you!<br />Spencer{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-80030866915606203342009-12-09T11:09:13.753-06:002009-12-09T11:09:13.753-06:00Sweet Jodie...
I loved your Christmas story & ...Sweet Jodie...<br />I loved your Christmas story & I'm always glad to be reminded that it IS the SIMPLEST of things that bring us the GREATEST of joys! Your sister's nativity looks amazing! I know the neighbors will be coming by in the evening with their cameras to take pictures of this glorious sight & that your Daddy, looking down from heaven as his baby girls were playing & laughing, was filled with such pride & smiling!! :)<br />Hugs Friend...SusieVShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120795439666240043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-60920889322197429512009-12-09T10:34:24.419-06:002009-12-09T10:34:24.419-06:00It is so amazing how God can take something and en...It is so amazing how God can take something and enlarge it for us, speak to us through it, and engrave it on our hearts. Christmas comes at a good time for you, sweetie. To feel God's gentle hand on you and your family, to bring you peace and joy in knowing your mom and dad are with the Lord, and for giving you the gift of time with your precious family. Blessings, sweet Jodie, enjoy the Season.<br />love you,<br />DebraDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-8089527373074625052009-12-09T10:10:12.502-06:002009-12-09T10:10:12.502-06:00Jodie,
What a perfect start to my day! Thank you ...Jodie,<br />What a perfect start to my day! Thank you for sharing your Xmas story...I'm sure my Dad and Brother have met your Mom & Dad and are watching over all of us this holiday! What a great reminder to count our blessings with those of our family and friends that we can celebrate the holidays with! Merry Christmas!<br />XO<br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15107934518466325215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-32585445826016377702009-12-09T10:08:34.296-06:002009-12-09T10:08:34.296-06:00The nativity scene is absolutely beautiful! I can...The nativity scene is absolutely beautiful! I can't imagine what it looked like to be riding down the road with all of that in your car. HA! I was singing right along with you in this post. Wonderful songs of the season. wishing you a day of blessings, :) TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-70395243239240137052009-12-09T09:50:09.079-06:002009-12-09T09:50:09.079-06:00Jodie,
This is a wonderful post, from start to fi...Jodie, <br />This is a wonderful post, from start to finish. I think the tree fits in perfectly with the manger scene, but as a Christmas tree? Ha! That is funny. Blessings today!<br />GwenGwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469698968927427119.post-47911024682754394702009-12-09T09:36:23.542-06:002009-12-09T09:36:23.542-06:00Good morning.
What a fun time. I mean - the Lord w...Good morning.<br />What a fun time. I mean - the Lord was working with all of you - to remind you that time heals all wounds, that as much as you are hurting, you still made lemonade! And had a blast! I think that's awesome.<br />(And yup - the donkey looks like the one from Shrek)<br />I would love to have this in our yard. How cool!<br />But you should've taken pictures of all of you loading into a Honda!<br />Thanks for making everyone grin, and remember, and say a prayer of thanks. <br />HAGD! Hugs! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434884248842943912noreply@blogger.com