tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post8855718472586206314..comments2023-10-20T09:12:09.752-05:00Comments on Fiona and Twig: The Happiest Time of the Year?Anne Loryshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-67090987240922174862009-12-22T14:39:01.066-06:002009-12-22T14:39:01.066-06:00Hang in there! I, too, have been stressed about s...Hang in there! I, too, have been stressed about some family drama. I don't know the details of your situation, of course, but in my own world, I tend to get so keyed up in anticipation of the drama, that this part ends up being worse than the drama itself. After this week, hopefully we can all take a deep sigh of relief. You have a gorgeous blog.Eccentricitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055045618747454330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-65965106267973850472009-12-19T22:34:15.739-06:002009-12-19T22:34:15.739-06:00Hi Anne,
Often at this time of the year everyone ...Hi Anne,<br /><br />Often at this time of the year everyone is under stress and it seems to bring out the worst and best in us all.<br />Hoping that you can have a peaceful time and work out what is best for you all.<br /><br />We have just had the same thing ~ over the venue we were going to have the birthday luncheon. In the end it all worked out and everyone had a great time.<br /><br />Sending hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-84953153487539298152009-12-19T17:41:15.315-06:002009-12-19T17:41:15.315-06:00Sorry for the distress along with all your other f...Sorry for the distress along with all your other fine friends who have commented with such fine support and advice above. Sounds like you are on the right track and have a good plan. Now if you can just follow it :) <br /><br />It helps me to remind myself that "It's not all about me." And in the case of Christmas, it's all about HIM!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-72296339573260534502009-12-19T12:33:04.680-06:002009-12-19T12:33:04.680-06:00I was thinking the same thing!! You can pick your ...I was thinking the same thing!! You can pick your friends but....you can't pick your family! I think drama goes on in most families, some a little more than others. I hope you have an amazingly wonderful Christmas in spite of them!! hugs and love to you dear Anne, DawnThe Feathered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-61751162024555346252009-12-18T21:30:00.245-06:002009-12-18T21:30:00.245-06:00Honey, truth be told, that post could be written f...Honey, truth be told, that post could be written for me too. Hang in there. You're on my prayer list!<br /><br />Warm Holiday Hugs,<br />SheilaJournal Swaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361580736188854334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-46629278812865102972009-12-18T12:50:24.314-06:002009-12-18T12:50:24.314-06:00So sorry to hear-I will pray for you! This has b...So sorry to hear-I will pray for you! This has been a strange holiday season for my family too . . .Jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176503125809832516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-76324108040939582732009-12-18T09:51:54.018-06:002009-12-18T09:51:54.018-06:00it's alright sweetie... a good book (maybe a R...it's alright sweetie... a good book (maybe a Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic), a cup of spice tea and a box of tissue... wallow in a little self pity... then put your cowgirl boots on and go thrift shopping... you'll feel all better soon... <br /><br />sending you a hug.... blessings. DixieDixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388115336000505101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-78330275577744238652009-12-18T08:34:05.920-06:002009-12-18T08:34:05.920-06:00Anne, so sorry to read this, but know that God see...Anne, so sorry to read this, but know that God sees your hurt and will not forget you. I'm praying too my friend, TGarden Antqs Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815651077162635307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-56892483092850430382009-12-18T05:50:00.774-06:002009-12-18T05:50:00.774-06:00P.S. Nothing else goes as far to help beat the bl...P.S. Nothing else goes as far to help beat the blues than a mug of hot Dr. Pepper and a hot donut...so get your flannels on over here!<br />Dtrash talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508579521854913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-9867680185306204032009-12-18T05:48:41.989-06:002009-12-18T05:48:41.989-06:00Sweetie, my Christmas wish for you is for you to f...Sweetie, my Christmas wish for you is for you to find peace within your heart. First and foremost, your marriage takes precedence, anything else falls to the side. Make yourself and that your number one priority and let God handle the rest. I know your faith will lead you in the right direction, but as you can tell, you're not alone in your feelings. It doesn't make your frustration any easier, but at least you know you're not out on the ledge alone. We're all here as well and some of us are just inside the window to see you don't fall.<br />Trashtrash talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508579521854913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-86519418998124280832009-12-18T05:26:59.198-06:002009-12-18T05:26:59.198-06:00Anne I am so sorry. The holidays are sometimes al...Anne I am so sorry. The holidays are sometimes all about the drama. I hope that you are feeling better and I wish you the very best holiday sweetie! Love, JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303243140077924265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-24191893759477884872009-12-17T23:34:49.482-06:002009-12-17T23:34:49.482-06:00Hi sweet Anne,
I know that you won't let this...Hi sweet Anne, <br />I know that you won't let this steal your joy. I read your comment half way down the column and I can see that you will go on. I am sending up prayers for you sweetie...and I vote for the pigout!<br />hugsJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-85187622858218930772009-12-17T23:30:19.424-06:002009-12-17T23:30:19.424-06:00I'm so sorry to hear that and I understand tha...I'm so sorry to hear that and I understand that you want be supportive. But sometimes you just can't help and you have to stand at the sideline, otherwise you get dragged down yourself too much and that doesn't help anyone. There are people who just can't stand to see others to be happy. Hopefully you will get into the Christmas spirit soon and have a wonderful time over the holidays!!!<br /><br />JuliaJulia @ Vintage with Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099410450914344241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-1427257699681084442009-12-17T22:41:28.608-06:002009-12-17T22:41:28.608-06:00Anne ~ Hi Dear One ~ I believe that chocolate ice ...Anne ~ Hi Dear One ~ I believe that chocolate ice cream just might solve this entire problem!!<br /><br />Well, what's important is your response to this situation that happens yearly. You can't rescue or save him - there is only one risen Savior and He has told us in His word to "Cast all your cares upon me for I care for you". He can handle this problem and the person and He already loves the guy. Perhaps this person does not know the Lord or is not leaning and trusting in Him. Either way you can't continue to let this situation steal your joy and peace and suck the life out of you. You will need to turn the problem over to the Lord. I've learned (all from painful experiences) that God expects us to set limits and boundaries to protect ourselves and those we are responsible for. Certainly strife in a marriage is not helpful.<br /><br />I'll be praying for this person and you and yourfamily... <br /><br />Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)Cynthia K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01125873344499794901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-62597438704647385462009-12-17T22:33:18.757-06:002009-12-17T22:33:18.757-06:00Sorry, sometimes all we can do is give the situati...Sorry, sometimes all we can do is give the situation to God to handle, because it is out of our control. And one thing I try to live by now, with these kinds of situations, is to not make myself sick over things I can not control.<br />Prayer and God can work miracles, I pray that that happens for you in this case.<br />Keep the faith,<br />LindaLinda Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966596203067701098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-3095860267802986312009-12-17T21:46:42.057-06:002009-12-17T21:46:42.057-06:00Anne, I hate to hear that you are so down. You des...Anne, I hate to hear that you are so down. You deserve the happiness and sometimes we just can't fix other people's unhappiness....no matter how much we want to. You are very strong and you have a good guy that you are married to...<br /><br />Please know you can call if you need to talk....I can listen w/the best of them....<br /><br />Love ya<br />EffieTexas Junque Slingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517659739673455101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-1783153593764547882009-12-17T21:24:41.235-06:002009-12-17T21:24:41.235-06:00If at all possible, back away from the family dram...If at all possible, back away from the family drama! I'm blessed that we are a drama-free family. Remember how loved you are.sue (aka vintage rescue)http://vintagerescue.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-72045435082290389122009-12-17T21:17:26.629-06:002009-12-17T21:17:26.629-06:00Prayer and perseverance... that is the best way to...Prayer and perseverance... that is the best way to handle just about anything! :) Hope things feel better soon!Jennifer {Studio JRU}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01426877302534891809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-10432084176991859382009-12-17T21:09:17.346-06:002009-12-17T21:09:17.346-06:00Sadly, I think the Holidays bring up family drama....Sadly, I think the Holidays bring up family drama. Too bad we all cant stay focused on what is truly important. Hope it goes better for you ! Chin up !! :):)<br /><br />ps, I love your pretty blog :)Miss Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977006031993989424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-29744130025410640572009-12-17T21:00:14.814-06:002009-12-17T21:00:14.814-06:00I am sorry to hear about your strife. It sounds li...I am sorry to hear about your strife. It sounds like you have the right attitude about it, though. I hope things improve.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-49903334943282919302009-12-17T20:15:45.062-06:002009-12-17T20:15:45.062-06:00Dear Annie, are we related? Ever since I can remem...Dear Annie, are we related? Ever since I can remember the holidays have been a time that used to bring the worst in my family. I left home 23 years ago and never look back. I love my family with all my heart but I choose PEACE and JOY. Recently all my family and their drama moved minutes from me. I'm always prayerful about them and this year we have the most amazing Thanksgiving and by the grace of God we will celebrate Jesus (without drama). I have find out that sometimes the best thing is to remain silent and to pray for grace and wisdom to handle any situation, you know, ask and you shall receive. I have decided to stand in the gap for my family and believe that God can change bad memories with good ones, hard times for blessed times. You can not control how others will handle life, but we can certainly choose how we live ours. Blessings, wisdom, peace and joy in the middle of the storm, all to you in the name of Jesus. Marta.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138867740271986330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-11150412169901276682009-12-17T19:53:54.092-06:002009-12-17T19:53:54.092-06:00Praying for peace within your soul and joy to fill...Praying for peace within your soul and joy to fill your heart!<br />:)Laura @ 52 FLEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095761354333333105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-78890589093037954242009-12-17T19:38:33.503-06:002009-12-17T19:38:33.503-06:00Hmmm, ya can pick your friends.. if you could only...Hmmm, ya can pick your friends.. if you could only pick your family that way. <br /><br />Someone told me some time back, 'only put upon your plate what you can eat' and it took me many years to understand what she meant. <br /><br />I hope your day and weekend are blessed with happiness of the season and make sure you have a small plate tucked in your pocket. <br /><br />Hugs<br />~OliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-28134793805449340592009-12-17T19:37:44.120-06:002009-12-17T19:37:44.120-06:00Oh dear, so sorry to hear this....but can say I sy...Oh dear, so sorry to hear this....but can say I sympathize totally and REALLY know how you feel....same thing has happened to me in the past at Christmas. But I will pray for you as others have prayed for me and through God's strength you will pull through. That which does not defeat us only makes us stronger. <br /><br />Merry Christmas - Jesus is the Reason for the Season.<br /><br />BIG HUG!<br />MarilynTarnished Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414008046791166974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-69840075156340273582009-12-17T18:39:24.063-06:002009-12-17T18:39:24.063-06:00Anne, Unfortunately this kind of thing usually h...Anne, Unfortunately this kind of thing usually happens in and around the holidays...like when emotions run high. Focus on the good stuff (try not to get sucked into the drama) cuz I know there is a lot of it around you and it's pretty obvious that you have a lot of friends...including me...Go to my blog...that'll cheer you up...then go have a drink and enjoy what you do have...a good life, good business, good friends and some good family members...lol Please laugh ~wink<br /><br />tootles,<br />bunnyBunnymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700536108119592262noreply@blogger.com