tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post372631509925609158..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: New Home-New ChristmasesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5259480861931053382013-01-02T03:19:57.718-07:002013-01-02T03:19:57.718-07:00I absolutely adore your kitchen tree, Linda. My hu...I absolutely adore your kitchen tree, Linda. My husband has also created a handcrafted tree for us which is basically up the whole year long! :) Its great to make new traditions as well. As you know, my best friend and her family came over from the Philippines, so it's only now that I have the time to visit friends' blogs! I've been so behind. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90490010468758592712012-12-28T15:32:00.914-07:002012-12-28T15:32:00.914-07:00Thank you. I hope you had a good Christmas, too.Thank you. I hope you had a good Christmas, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67948024237420701702012-12-28T10:11:22.671-07:002012-12-28T10:11:22.671-07:00Blessings to you, Linda. It is encouraging to read...Blessings to you, Linda. It is encouraging to read how you look for and find the best in life. Traditions have to start somewhere and sometime, so best wishes to you as you continue some old tradtitions and also begin some new ones. Thank you for sharing so simply and so deeply from your heart. You'll be in my prayers.fireflytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906494857286134756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80267317704640534622012-12-27T22:31:05.748-07:002012-12-27T22:31:05.748-07:00Thank you. It has been quite a year, but I am loo...Thank you. It has been quite a year, but I am looking forward to 2013, with a new home & new challenges. Your kindness is a joy, too, Kim.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42246859952688104082012-12-27T21:01:17.175-07:002012-12-27T21:01:17.175-07:00I hear your Christmas joy and your hope. What a y...I hear your Christmas joy and your hope. What a year of changes it has been for you Linda. We all face challenges and uncertainties the grace with which you handle yours are an encouragement. writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66434089886747201482012-12-26T22:37:47.097-07:002012-12-26T22:37:47.097-07:00Thank you-you've said what's so true, much...Thank you-you've said what's so true, much to think about this holiday.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73263074181391172302012-12-26T17:54:35.957-07:002012-12-26T17:54:35.957-07:00Merry Christmas Linda. I wish you many happy new t...Merry Christmas Linda. I wish you many happy new traditions and Christmases to come in your new home. <br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15704437535810895982012-12-26T13:44:12.854-07:002012-12-26T13:44:12.854-07:00Christmas time is such a time for the bittersweet,...Christmas time is such a time for the bittersweet, happy/sad jumble of feelings as we celebrate the joy of now, long for joys of the past, and start new traditions as we cherish old ones, too. Your writing so touched my heart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1975989712423995062012-12-26T08:51:22.150-07:002012-12-26T08:51:22.150-07:00Thank you Beverley. It did turn out to be a very ...Thank you Beverley. It did turn out to be a very nice one. I hope yours did, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56652446377687785612012-12-26T08:05:40.097-07:002012-12-26T08:05:40.097-07:00So glad to hear you had a lovely Christmas. Tradit...So glad to hear you had a lovely Christmas. Traditions are so important. When they change it is often hard to accept or adapt. But as we build new ones, in new places, they too can become special. Merry Christmas Linda!Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43155138602823238532012-12-26T08:03:35.153-07:002012-12-26T08:03:35.153-07:00Thank you Irene. The grandchildren make it all th...Thank you Irene. The grandchildren make it all the best. I hope you had a lovely Christmas too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32366384109677910352012-12-26T08:02:48.779-07:002012-12-26T08:02:48.779-07:00It turned out to be a good Christmas, Anita, celeb...It turned out to be a good Christmas, Anita, celebrating with my family is a good thing & I am grateful for their care, too. Thank you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84345951212488548472012-12-26T06:39:59.245-07:002012-12-26T06:39:59.245-07:00Oh my goodness! Ingrid on that little stool - ADOR...Oh my goodness! Ingrid on that little stool - ADORABLE. And your "kitchen" tree. LOVE! Linda, I'm happy your new house is becoming home. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41301992964504020652012-12-26T05:27:33.587-07:002012-12-26T05:27:33.587-07:00You are so right about the complex and difficult e...You are so right about the complex and difficult emotions of this holiday. Your post is a reminder that the traditions always morph as do people as we move through the journey of life. I'm reading through the lines of your post that you, like many of us, are keeping grounded by "living in the moment" as much as we can; yet, it is challenging to "stay" grounded and not become lost in what has been or what might be. I'm glad you are settled somewhat in this new place to start new memories and embrace new trees covered with canes at eye level! Adorable!drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55144336399562292502012-12-25T21:02:31.105-07:002012-12-25T21:02:31.105-07:00Thank you. It was a wonderful day, fun with all t...Thank you. It was a wonderful day, fun with all the family, but still sad. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55229388555836507502012-12-25T21:01:19.093-07:002012-12-25T21:01:19.093-07:00The tree, as done by Ingrid, is delightful. Thank...The tree, as done by Ingrid, is delightful. Thanks for the kind words, Margaret. I hope you had a lovely day today!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47454557124120446042012-12-25T20:47:30.415-07:002012-12-25T20:47:30.415-07:00Oh, I was so happy that you were spending the holi...Oh, I was so happy that you were spending the holidays with family but then I got to the lines about missing your husband and could feel that sense of mixed emotions. Such a transition in life. I am glad that you are able to write about your thoughts and emotions during this phase of your life. Amanda Villagómezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119297811490732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15438388764604946042012-12-25T18:25:02.145-07:002012-12-25T18:25:02.145-07:00Merry Christmas, Linda. I feel the empty spot in ...Merry Christmas, Linda. I feel the empty spot in your heart. You are trying so hard to keep traditions and to see all the good in life. I admire you so much. The candy canes crooked on the tree all in one spot...beautiful!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21084038476794603542012-12-25T15:47:10.355-07:002012-12-25T15:47:10.355-07:00Thanks Elsie-lovely to hear from you!Thanks Elsie-lovely to hear from you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83544852303008531782012-12-25T15:27:12.615-07:002012-12-25T15:27:12.615-07:00I love your kitchen tree, that's a new one for...I love your kitchen tree, that's a new one for me. Ingrid is such a cutie! Enjoy your family on this holiday. Blessings to you Linda!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50628935878995533432012-12-25T12:08:43.315-07:002012-12-25T12:08:43.315-07:00Thank you, Katherine-best to you too!Thank you, Katherine-best to you too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83012248774755334362012-12-25T11:05:39.121-07:002012-12-25T11:05:39.121-07:00Merry Christmas, Linda! I'm glad some things h...Merry Christmas, Linda! I'm glad some things have stayed the same for you this holiday. Have a wonderful day. Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.com