tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post5940046914265477577..comments2023-10-21T08:10:23.445-04:00Comments on The Heart of a Pastor's Wife: Childhood Memories & New Traditions. . .Esthermay Bentley-Goossenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17353385912611151311noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-40077787760321584172008-12-19T10:45:00.000-05:002008-12-19T10:45:00.000-05:00I love this post. Especially the little quote at ...I love this post. Especially the little quote at the end. <BR/><BR/>And the SNOW Ice Cream... Oh now that takes me back. We used to make it when it snowed. <BR/><BR/>Now with all the warnings about Greenhouse gases and pollution my kids think I'm nuts. But, If it indeed snows for any length of time this winter - I'm making this fun and delicious treat!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing and being such a sweet Internet, Webby Friend.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MichelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192231917797056935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-473394717945510012008-11-30T20:55:00.000-05:002008-11-30T20:55:00.000-05:00It's funny, too, how once you do something that yo...It's funny, too, how once you do something that your family enjoys, all of a sudden it becomes a tradition! We did it ONCE, but they have decided it's a family tradition... I love it! We have some very fun ones. "Christmas Oranges" in the stockings is a MUST (mandarin oranges)!! Christmas is my favorite time of the year, for sure!!!!!!!!It's OK to be WEIRD!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02823285186226575920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-13898080083164626392008-11-25T20:15:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:15:00.000-05:00I love the idea of making or buying an ornament to...I love the idea of making or buying an ornament to symbolize your marriage for that particular year.<BR/><BR/>Stop over and leave an idea on my Company Girl Coffee post from 11/21 and be entered to win a collapsible market tote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-91587135412409019152008-11-24T19:43:00.000-05:002008-11-24T19:43:00.000-05:00Our favorite Holiday Tradition involves communion ...Our favorite Holiday Tradition involves communion by candlelight on Christmas Eve, Reading the Christmas Story in Luke and then watching Christmas movies while drinking our favorite Hot Cocoa "Snowman Soup"!<BR/><BR/>By the way, you've been tagged! Stop on by if you have time and see what it's all about and play along! <BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192231917797056935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-80777357601061206102008-11-24T08:51:00.000-05:002008-11-24T08:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing and commenting on my post about...Thanks for sharing and commenting on my post about making my own cards. Family traditions are memories we hold on to forever and it is nice to share them sometimes.Cainan & Rykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332286843937815351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-86123417835562194762008-11-23T19:32:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:32:00.000-05:00One of my favorite Christmas memories is that we d...One of my favorite Christmas memories is that we did nothing, went no where, just enjoyed hanging at the house as a family.<BR/><BR/>We are hoping Christmas day, usually to the Grandparents, so we pick our own Christmas day and enjoy a day just for our family.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and one tradition Hubby and I have is the night before (our Christmas Eve) we watch our favorite Christmas movies, enjoy some favorite snacks, and wrap presents.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552896097458144106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-77103901287303710782008-11-22T12:56:00.000-05:002008-11-22T12:56:00.000-05:00Absolutely, positively BEAUTIFUL. (and I truly lau...Absolutely, positively BEAUTIFUL. (and I truly laughed OUT LOUT at the little dialogue at the end.) I love memories like that, and beautiful traditions infused with meaning.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-18942451928448712202008-11-21T22:47:00.000-05:002008-11-21T22:47:00.000-05:00Some of my favorite ornaments are the ones my chil...Some of my favorite ornaments are the ones my children made as crafts when they were small. They aren't very fancy but oh, how I smile when I pull them out! <BR/><BR/>We've had some rough years we'd rather not remember, except perhaps that we've had each other throughout everything. I love the idea of getting one for each other. So sweet. Thanks for this, as always Esthermay.Rachel Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893116828546174713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-53377382265735255802008-11-21T22:45:00.000-05:002008-11-21T22:45:00.000-05:00This post is filled with good stuff! I agree, the ...This post is filled with good stuff! I agree, the best memories go back to childhood, which make me think about my kids and making it memorable for them. Not just with "stuff" but with quality time and activities that are meaningful. <BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed your post below. You are so right...our western minds think that hardship and suffering shouldn't be. But that isn't biblical at all and we should actually expect it (if we are living godly in Christ Jesus, that is!) I have really enjoyed finding your blog. It has inspired me today. <BR/><BR/>P.S. Thanks for commenting on my blog too. I hope you'll be back! Happy Thanksgiving!Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-3959482529166955802008-11-21T21:17:00.000-05:002008-11-21T21:17:00.000-05:00What great traditions :) I just love the "loved to...What great traditions :) I just love the "loved to death" ornaments that bring back so many great memories!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858663561811858443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-49910559746599480222008-11-21T21:06:00.000-05:002008-11-21T21:06:00.000-05:00I absolutely love the Christmas holidays. The dec...I absolutely love the Christmas holidays. The decorations (even new ones) bring back so many wonderful memories. I wish the season lasted longer. I get everything decorated and preparations made -- then before I know it, it's all over! Too short. I'm working hard to get things finished early this year so I can sit back, play and enjoy December :)<BR/><BR/>Our church still does the Christmas treats (fruit, candy & nuts) in the brown paper lunch-size bag. I'm so thankful that I have such good memories of Christmases past that I can share with my family. <BR/><BR/>Making family traditions will be something your children will remember for years to come.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your memories and traditions!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899544756898970814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-90522433439724225632008-11-21T17:27:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:27:00.000-05:00Oh, how I loved this post! I'm with Denise - it m...Oh, how I loved this post! I'm with Denise - it made my heart smile.Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-13011286250640279342008-11-21T17:12:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:12:00.000-05:00You do have a way with workds.Agreeing with other ...You do have a way with workds.Agreeing with other comments. Good writing belongs in a magazine to be re-read and shared. My wife gets a kick out of the reindeer with no glitter. We've got those reindeer.kalopoieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489462462733867086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-72637345085005184532008-11-21T17:05:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:05:00.000-05:00Oh you have a way with words!! I remember snow Ic...Oh you have a way with words!! I remember snow Ice cream from when I was a little girl. I may have to write down the recipe, in case we have snow!!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272996403882957680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-61498955669728665282008-11-21T16:51:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:51:00.000-05:00What a beautiful idea to collect ornaments based o...What a beautiful idea to collect ornaments based on each year of marriage. I am SO doing this because I can start now! We're having our first married Christmas.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog. I will have you know most days are like an episode of Seinfeld in my life...lol...not just the fights over gingerbread men!<BR/><BR/>-KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-55301558831465078182008-11-21T16:44:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:44:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your traditions and memories...Thank you for sharing your traditions and memories. My mom used to buy a "Whidbey Island" Christmas ornament every year for us but they didn't make them last year. I'll have to suggest to my DH that we buy one of our own. Every year I bring them out because they have the date on them so I can remember all the special Christmases we've had together.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to have to try out your snow ice cream recipe this year too! <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Melissamholgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418317558780973735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-25510298167681315962008-11-21T13:20:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:20:00.000-05:00Esthermay,Ok, I am a goof ball!!! I fixed the pro...Esthermay,<BR/><BR/>Ok, I am a goof ball!!! I fixed the problem at the internet cafe, but had to put in a new link.....where do those brain cells go after 40?!<BR/><BR/>and if you would like any of those pictures, let me know, I would be happy to email them to you!!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558961544260341038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-58949209693333025852008-11-21T12:41:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:41:00.000-05:00I really love Christmas season...and I enjoyed thi...I really love Christmas season...and I enjoyed this post so much! Makes me remember mine as well!<BR/><BR/>If you are not too busy, I hope you can try this Meme, <A HREF="http://mariposatells.blogspot.com/2008/11/randomness-in-me.html" REL="nofollow">HERE</A><BR/><BR/>I'd love to know more about you...<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-78637644984046183032008-11-21T12:30:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:30:00.000-05:00It snowed one time hard enough in north LA when I ...It snowed one time hard enough in north LA when I was growing up for my grandmother to make snow ice cream (and that was with us scooping it off the hoods of cars - probably not very sanitary!). It was delicious!<BR/><BR/>I love your idea of the new ornament every year. Those will be so fun to look back on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-30789013565184778502008-11-21T10:37:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:37:00.000-05:00Google lead me to the most unlikely sites. Great ...Google lead me to the most unlikely sites. Great post. Agreeing with Andrea you should send this to Reminisce or Ideals Magazine. Brings back memories of my Grandma's house is Waterloo, IA. and it was NPR Radio. You have a very inviting blog.<BR/>KariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-80993276394720904822008-11-21T10:28:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:28:00.000-05:00Great memories! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for vi...Great memories! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-60313829285319518942008-11-21T10:08:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:08:00.000-05:00The annual ornament has been a tradition in our fa...The annual ornament has been a tradition in our family for many years. We've got so many memories we may have forgotten but for those ornaments we pull out every December. Thank you for sharing your family with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-57179776001061670892008-11-21T09:44:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:44:00.000-05:00This post made me feel so warm and fuzzy. Thank yo...This post made me feel so warm and fuzzy. Thank you for sharing such wonderful memories with all of us and the encouragement you give me on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-5020113912793042092008-11-21T09:24:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:24:00.000-05:00This post belongs in Guidepost Magazine or Ideals....This post belongs in Guidepost Magazine or Ideals. It is lovely. You should teach "writing for blogs" I always enjoy my visit.<BR/><BR/>I'd forgotten about that little brown bag of treats. What a wonderful memory. Our church ladies make popcorn balls.<BR/><BR/>Did you vacuum the kid's carpet?Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581748758608325819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-28721842645983028212008-11-21T09:12:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:12:00.000-05:00one of my favorite and earliest memories when I wa...one of my favorite and earliest memories when I was a child is of snow ice cream!!!<BR/><BR/>I have loved sharing my traditions, it has brought back so many wonderful and fun memories!<BR/><BR/>I am ready for the holidays!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558961544260341038noreply@blogger.com