tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post8529356638079309540..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: 'Tis the Season by Carol J. PostPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17860586433717265812018-11-30T08:16:37.840-08:002018-11-30T08:16:37.840-08:00I love the thought of spending Christmas with fami...I love the thought of spending Christmas with family in an old log cabin! I'm with you--I just struggle with busyness and shopping this time of year. I've gotten much better about saying no to things that put me over the edge!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17511034928574871702018-11-29T12:25:21.801-08:002018-11-29T12:25:21.801-08:00I love Christmas Eve candlelight services, too. Al...I love Christmas Eve candlelight services, too. Although I'm still trying to live down the time I caught my hair on fire. (And yes, I was an adult. In fact, my kids were adults! By the way, hair spray burns blue!)Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17072350892482419672018-11-29T12:22:30.071-08:002018-11-29T12:22:30.071-08:00It is! We always look forward to Christmases in No...It is! We always look forward to Christmases in North Carolina!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-27110814723319545672018-11-29T12:20:42.572-08:002018-11-29T12:20:42.572-08:00Aw, thank you, Myra. Yes, I remember those ornamen...Aw, thank you, Myra. Yes, I remember those ornaments. But nobody has the full set, because I fizzled out somewhere around the 7th day of Christmas! I keep saying someday I'll pick them back up again. God bless you and Merry Christmas to you, too!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-6620824491272280202018-11-29T12:15:03.701-08:002018-11-29T12:15:03.701-08:00Shopping...or a good book! No contest!
Shopping...or a good book! No contest!<br />Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-74058871533541406722018-11-29T10:06:26.388-08:002018-11-29T10:06:26.388-08:00LOL--during family get-togethers, I've often s...LOL--during family get-togethers, I've often stayed home with the guys while the gals went shopping! A LOT more entertaining! 😉 (Or else I just enjoyed a good book for a bit.)Myra Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765951683632426856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-50530655592168900682018-11-28T21:08:25.229-08:002018-11-28T21:08:25.229-08:00The cabin sounds lovely. I’m planning on going to...The cabin sounds lovely. I’m planning on going to Christmas Eve candlelight service. I love the special time of worship on Christmas Eve. Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-66792141081682076632018-11-28T19:40:34.006-08:002018-11-28T19:40:34.006-08:00To my Dearest and Oldest Friend, I spent a great d...To my Dearest and Oldest Friend, I spent a great deal of my time with your family growing up, we didn't spend a Christmas together but your entire family treated me like I mattered. I didn't have a great childhood as you know but I still pray I could have a good old fashioned Christmas like you had with your family in that cabin. As you know it is still my goal to move to the Mountains of Blairsville, GA where my Grandma was born. Though I have never been there, the population is 600 people. I feel that in the Christmas of 2019 will be the old fashioned Christmas that I am looking for. Thank you for sharing this Wonderful Christmas story that I have never heard before. I have never been shopping on Black Friday either, only for the two reasons that I don't like crowds and the second biggest reason is I never had any money to spend. One thing I wanted to tell you that you made special for your family were handmade ornaments of the 12 Days of Christmas. You made an ornament every year for 12 years. I know your family treasured those handmade gifts from you. I love making gifts as well as receiving handmade gifts. Though I never received a set of your 12 Days of Christmas, I did receive compliments from some of your family members who treasured what you made because it came from from your heart. I thank God for having you and your family in my life over the years, you all showed me what a real family was supposed to be with God being the center of your lives. God Bless You Carol! Merry Christmas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807890172909211944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-59237345726190235242018-11-28T19:20:28.619-08:002018-11-28T19:20:28.619-08:00What a great post, Mrs. Post!!! I love the cabin a...What a great post, Mrs. Post!!! I love the cabin and how it will become a family tradition for generations to come!!! Sounds like a great place to spend Christmas!!!!Lenorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201614257423264316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-51476641751955295202018-11-28T14:00:45.762-08:002018-11-28T14:00:45.762-08:00Thanks, Marie. Merry Christmas to you, too!Thanks, Marie. Merry Christmas to you, too!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-50999233416189174562018-11-28T12:40:57.174-08:002018-11-28T12:40:57.174-08:00Thanks for sharing, Carol. I really liked your log...Thanks for sharing, Carol. I really liked your log cabin experience, that sounded like a great idea to get away from the hustle and bustle of commercial Christmas and getting back to just remembering what it is really all about. Merry Christmas!Marie Basthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264903868795317895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-27196548934873769912018-11-28T12:08:47.080-08:002018-11-28T12:08:47.080-08:00Glad you had a successful shopping trip, Debby. I ...Glad you had a successful shopping trip, Debby. I could probably handle the Cyber Monday part of it, since it's online. <br /><br />I love Advent also. That's so neat about your son being born on Christmas. Talk about bringing the Nativity to life! Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-45830558697288289172018-11-28T10:01:16.589-08:002018-11-28T10:01:16.589-08:00Lovely cabin, Carol. How nice to have that family ...Lovely cabin, Carol. How nice to have that family getaway spot!<br /><br />We were in Hilton Head over the Thanksgiving week with family and the girls hit the big Tanger Outlet and came home with great buys for the children. So nice to get so much shopping done in one day. Then, for the first time, I took part in Cyber Monday shopping and did well again. It's not yet DEC and I've got most of my presents waiting to be wrapped. So it was a win-win for me. Not everyone's cup of tea, of course!<br /><br />Also, I love Advent, that time of waiting for the birth of the Christ Child. It's a prayerful time of anticipation that I always treasure. My son was born on Christmas. That year I felt we were truly living the Nativity when Mary gave birth to her son. The memories of that Christmas remain so very special and provide moments of quiet reflection throughout Advent.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-60225812029193221172018-11-28T09:14:33.633-08:002018-11-28T09:14:33.633-08:00There are a few of us!There are a few of us!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-13326990592303681022018-11-28T09:13:51.878-08:002018-11-28T09:13:51.878-08:00Always glad to meet other ladies who hate shopping...Always glad to meet other ladies who hate shopping! Many years ago, hubby and I spent a vacation with his family. When all the ladies planned to spend the day shopping, I really wanted to fit in, but knew I'd be miserable. I didn't need to worry - I stayed back and went hiking with the guys, and everybody was fine with it!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-29535946555352684042018-11-28T07:56:39.931-08:002018-11-28T07:56:39.931-08:00Add me to the list of people who hate shopping! I ...Add me to the list of people who hate shopping! I am so easily overwhelmed by all the choices, not to mention dealing with crowded malls and long lines. I did do ONE Black Friday shopping trip this year--a first for me, actually. Costco had a great deal on Instant Pots and I decided it was time to buy one.<br /><br />Thank you for this timely reminder about keeping Christ in Christmas and enjoying the gift of family!Myra Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765951683632426856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-92055047426267260172018-11-28T07:49:18.903-08:002018-11-28T07:49:18.903-08:00I've never done Black Friday either. Thanks fo...I've never done Black Friday either. Thanks for sharing.<br />Margaret Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127465489606276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-25145483527338611472018-11-28T07:03:48.310-08:002018-11-28T07:03:48.310-08:00Hi, Belle. I think that's my biggest problem w...Hi, Belle. I think that's my biggest problem with Christmas shopping, too - trying to figure out what will make people happy. You're so right about family time. Though we've since sold the original cabin, we still spend about 10 days together in North Carolina every Christmas.Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-45233344330733282632018-11-28T06:38:40.667-08:002018-11-28T06:38:40.667-08:00Hi, Carol. Your post really highlights the true m...Hi, Carol. Your post really highlights the true meaning of the season. I often get overwhelmed with the whole gift purchasing part of the holidays and trying to make people happy. This year we've decided to scale back in the hopes of placing the emphasis on what matters most. I love your story about the cabin. How wonderful! Family time is really the best gift of all and your experiences show that. Blessings!BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-83735280892465376812018-11-28T05:52:07.386-08:002018-11-28T05:52:07.386-08:00LOL, I think I'm going to use that - I'm a...LOL, I think I'm going to use that - I'm allergic to shopping! Being able to do it online definitely makes it easier if you're someone who hates to shop. Merry Christmas to you, too!Carol J. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612742935912182631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-21807923601542585142018-11-28T05:28:28.219-08:002018-11-28T05:28:28.219-08:00Carol, I love your post. I needed this reminder. I...Carol, I love your post. I needed this reminder. It's so easy to get caught up in the Christmas shopping frenzy and lost sight of the reason why we celebrate this season. I love the cabin idea. What a wonderful way to celebrate with family. And shopping, well, I think I'm allergic. This year, I did everything online. So simple. Merry Christmas. Mary Alfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137022593378590187noreply@blogger.com