tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post5986506118147806856..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: Christmas Joy Blog HopSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-15403862905054057202015-12-19T18:32:24.862-05:002015-12-19T18:32:24.862-05:00Thanks for a peek into your Christmas. I like your...Thanks for a peek into your Christmas. I like your Christmas tradition. Merry Christmas!Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90509581570479369912015-12-19T02:32:20.290-05:002015-12-19T02:32:20.290-05:00I have missed having a tree so much. I'm looki...I have missed having a tree so much. I'm looking forward to being in Canada next year so that I can decorate the tree with extended family members again! Though.... Japan has some wonderful illuminations!Alex Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556334141936498897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-42492477259858968932015-12-15T12:43:29.994-05:002015-12-15T12:43:29.994-05:00We attempted to make the tree decorating take plac...We attempted to make the tree decorating take place over several days time this year to accommodate everyone's schedules . . . it's standing there half-covered with lights at the moment and I think we'll be decorating it on Thursday evening . . . I hope. <br />It sounds like your prayers are similar to mine.<br /><br />And I love your favorite gift - Merry is a perfect name. :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Susan! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-77374266837746971002015-12-15T10:44:16.540-05:002015-12-15T10:44:16.540-05:00Hi Susan - it's always wonderful to bring back...Hi Susan - it's always wonderful to bring back the happy memories - I still love listening and watching the 9 Lessons and Carols from King's College, Canterbury - breathtaking singing ... and really draws me in. We've had 'habit's over the years ... but they change and have once again ... <br /><br />I am not ready! Enuff said I think ... cheers to one and all and Happy Christmas ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-66362280573316117622015-12-15T10:17:52.268-05:002015-12-15T10:17:52.268-05:00I'm all ready for Christmas. We got an early f...I'm all ready for Christmas. We got an early family gift with adopting two cats. It will be a fun Christmas this year with two furry friends to share it with! :) Have a very merry Christmas.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78205998280602736442015-12-15T02:28:29.092-05:002015-12-15T02:28:29.092-05:00Yes, no doubt you were a little tense when your da...Yes, no doubt you were a little tense when your daughter was in Morocco. I've been there twice and wouldn't want my daughters there unaccompanied. <br /><br />I'm sort of ready for Christmas. Got the tree up, lights flickering, just a few more gifts and food to go.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you Susan!<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-19714683347645351932015-12-15T02:14:20.978-05:002015-12-15T02:14:20.978-05:00Merry Christmas and enjoy singing the wonderful wo...Merry Christmas and enjoy singing the wonderful words and lyrics to the Christmas carols & Christmas songs<br />Read interesting <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvmTNiuA4do&list=PLK2ccNIJVPpDo4uHnjFEuzm-HoNpFKjXP" rel="nofollow">Jingle Bells Lyrics</a> and sing now.<br />Karthika Qpthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583318022789356382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-89116694791191126732015-12-15T01:50:33.731-05:002015-12-15T01:50:33.731-05:00I plau music all the time to take away the lonelin...I plau music all the time to take away the loneliness of being alone. Music has been a lifetime of pleasure for me.<br />Great post.<br />Yvonne.<br /><br /><br /><br />nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90007765394175961062015-12-14T23:03:00.764-05:002015-12-14T23:03:00.764-05:00Decorating the tree together is a great tradition ...Decorating the tree together is a great tradition :) Merry sounds like she was an excellent gift, I love cats! I also like your prayer; as the years go by, I am more content with the things I have and my desire is more for fellowship with family and friends, and for more peace and kindness in the world.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-82265283568813552902015-12-14T22:10:21.180-05:002015-12-14T22:10:21.180-05:00As a mom of kids who are young adults, I know my b...As a mom of kids who are young adults, I know my big family Christmases are coming to an end. Just have to enjoy them while I can. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-3867033496914726572015-12-14T22:10:14.242-05:002015-12-14T22:10:14.242-05:00As a mom of kids who are young adults, I know my b...As a mom of kids who are young adults, I know my big family Christmases are coming to an end. Just have to enjoy them while I can. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-16658558037558983672015-12-14T20:51:46.359-05:002015-12-14T20:51:46.359-05:00Family is the best. My husband and I are learning ...Family is the best. My husband and I are learning to be comfortable in the quiet as the kids have grown and moved out so we don't mind when it is just the two of us.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-18307411431199592862015-12-14T20:50:48.091-05:002015-12-14T20:50:48.091-05:00Some things have to change as the kids get older. ...Some things have to change as the kids get older. Like they can have a glass of wine while we put up the tree.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-46231362298816989222015-12-14T20:50:06.624-05:002015-12-14T20:50:06.624-05:00And to you, Chrys. Of course, at Christmas is when...And to you, Chrys. Of course, at Christmas is when we really miss her.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-88355226455219013072015-12-14T20:49:39.770-05:002015-12-14T20:49:39.770-05:00The tree ceremony is now late on Sunday. It doesn&...The tree ceremony is now late on Sunday. It doesn't take long. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-6317895151307132722015-12-14T20:48:45.689-05:002015-12-14T20:48:45.689-05:00Our kids are our only family nearby but there are ...Our kids are our only family nearby but there are so many of them that it makes a crowd. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-70309593202713979102015-12-14T20:47:25.787-05:002015-12-14T20:47:25.787-05:00I'm not surprised you've been ready since ...I'm not surprised you've been ready since then. I'm going to watch a Christmas movie tomorrow sometime while I wrap the few gifts I've bought.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-89513901293457070652015-12-14T20:46:28.055-05:002015-12-14T20:46:28.055-05:00It is so fun when they believe in Santa.It is so fun when they believe in Santa.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-57269753183908118422015-12-14T20:46:26.813-05:002015-12-14T20:46:26.813-05:00My favorite part of Christmas is family. I feel bl...My favorite part of Christmas is family. I feel blessed. Not having children, I do feel some loss. However, I decided long ago to be happy with what I had and not waste my life pining for what I do not have.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-66121675130508693252015-12-14T20:45:58.299-05:002015-12-14T20:45:58.299-05:00I hope that one gathering makes up for all the res...I hope that one gathering makes up for all the rest. Merry Christmas, Lee.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-83690552461457678272015-12-14T20:45:19.491-05:002015-12-14T20:45:19.491-05:00Children do make it very special. We're all ou...Children do make it very special. We're all out of little ones until the next generation comes along.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-24012568464997610202015-12-14T20:44:44.479-05:002015-12-14T20:44:44.479-05:00I usually on adjust a few when they hang them on t...I usually on adjust a few when they hang them on the very bottom so there's no room for presents.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55140004656515128702015-12-14T20:44:03.305-05:002015-12-14T20:44:03.305-05:00Thank you, Sylvia. You too.Thank you, Sylvia. You too.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-74251368614610816402015-12-14T20:43:44.047-05:002015-12-14T20:43:44.047-05:00I miss helping my mom with her tree. It was fun. S...I miss helping my mom with her tree. It was fun. She would just sit and direct.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-26889470669066590912015-12-14T20:43:08.503-05:002015-12-14T20:43:08.503-05:00Every year I'm worried it will be our last tim...Every year I'm worried it will be our last time as they get their homes and start families.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com