tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post2954824795875748297..comments2023-10-22T07:23:03.102-06:00Comments on Conservative Convictions: Christmas Lost and Christmas FoundRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17457956739752722879noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-11562776466102023742008-12-25T08:29:00.000-06:002008-12-25T08:29:00.000-06:00Thank you, Jennifer! Merry Christmas! :)I was amaz...Thank you, Jennifer! Merry Christmas! :)<BR/><BR/>I was amazed to see that Instapundit.com linked to the Carnival of Christmas.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-46080777711299391592008-12-24T19:27:00.000-06:002008-12-24T19:27:00.000-06:00What a beauriful post and absolutely deserving of ...What a beauriful post and absolutely deserving of the honor bestowed upon it. It's amazing to hear all the different stories that we have of Christmas and yours is especially touching. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I wish you a very Merry Christmas with Christ as the center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-43939931658835763922008-12-24T08:17:00.000-06:002008-12-24T08:17:00.000-06:00Thank you, PCC. I appreciate your comment. Merry...Thank you, PCC. I appreciate your comment. Merry Christmas! :)Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-7960839739489862512008-12-23T23:22:00.000-06:002008-12-23T23:22:00.000-06:00You are indeed blessed. Thanks for sharing a littl...You are indeed blessed. Thanks for sharing a little of your life story with us.Pasadena Closet Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837317472523209555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-8646668950246778942008-12-23T15:11:00.000-06:002008-12-23T15:11:00.000-06:00Thank you, Robert. I'm glad you can't imagine a c...Thank you, Robert. I'm glad you can't imagine a childhood like that! I wish no one ever had to experience it, but so many people experience many worse childhoods than mine. In their innocent trust they are betrayed, which is why I believe our Lord holds a special place in his heart for the children. I know He did for me.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas! :)Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-27066898793425027242008-12-23T13:59:00.000-06:002008-12-23T13:59:00.000-06:00Gayle, Christmas brings out the most personal and ...Gayle, Christmas brings out the most personal and touching stories, and I thank you for yours. I can't imagine a childhood like that, and it is a testimony to the love and grace of God that you carry that faith and have found forgiveness in your heart. So many of us hold on to anger and resentment that it does more to destroy ourselves than anything else. <BR/><BR/>I hope you and everyone has a glorious Christmas!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457956739752722879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-30415306283598665002008-12-23T11:15:00.000-06:002008-12-23T11:15:00.000-06:00Rocky, you are so right! Our trials and tribulati...Rocky, you are so right! Our trials and tribulations can indeed make us stronger and more compassionate people if we decide not to allow anger to destroy us. My post doesn't tell even half of the horrors of my childhood, so whenever I hear that someone comitted a henious crime because of the way they were treated as a child I don't understand it. I find it hard to think of it as an excuse for being a horrid individual. Those crimes comitted against you when you were small, trusting and helpless against hurtful and cruel adults are truly awful, but they don't have to ruin your life. They can only do so if you allow it.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your wonderful comment and here's hoping you have a very glorious Christmas! :)Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110704082323083773.post-77164963109121727232008-12-23T10:25:00.000-06:002008-12-23T10:25:00.000-06:00I believe that God is a presence so huge and so po...I believe that God is a presence so huge and so powerful that no one place can contain him. My belief is that God is in the heavens and the trees and the Earth below our feet and is a part of each and every one of our souls. The biblical phrase, "Be still and know that I am God." is a profound statement. I think when you allow yourself to stop the busy thoughts in your head and just let the stillness envelop you, that you WILL hear/feel the "voice" of God.<BR/>I also had a tough childhood; not as tough as yours but difficult and hurtful just the same, but always that deep and abiding faith sustained me.<BR/>50 years with your best friend and most stalwart supporter is a great gift! I am coming on 32 years myself. God knew what you needed.<BR/>Unfortunately, in life, there are no do overs. The people that hurt us can't "make up" for things they have done and neither can we. But we can live better and kinder and more aware of the human beings we affect each and every day.<BR/>I think I am a better human being for my trials because I have the capacity to love and to care and I have the determination to NOT commit the same mistakes that hurt me so.<BR/>Gayle - I wish you a blessed, peaceful, loving, happy Christmas!<BR/><BR/>Peace! 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