tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post3706014928239462807..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Christmas trees and 1st anniversaryFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59971970796945329222013-12-21T20:43:09.303-05:002013-12-21T20:43:09.303-05:00I love your Christmas tree and decorations, ornies...I love your Christmas tree and decorations, ornies. Want to wish you a wonderful Christmas - miss our e-mails. Hugs to you. BarbaraBarbara Barthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094942513984046193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38811334080812262312013-12-14T13:00:40.294-05:002013-12-14T13:00:40.294-05:00That was a lovely look at how you have been able t...That was a lovely look at how you have been able to bring the spirit of Christmases past, full of love, into your challenge of this 1st year anniversary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-42110878356577544992013-12-14T11:17:11.145-05:002013-12-14T11:17:11.145-05:00Hi, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comm...Hi, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Your have a beautiful blog and I will be a follower of it.<br />I was sad to read about your husband and it is wonderful to know he is waiting for you in heaven.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-52793747727945599762013-12-14T03:08:58.490-05:002013-12-14T03:08:58.490-05:00Dear Lorraine
You should be so proud of yourself h...Dear Lorraine<br />You should be so proud of yourself how well you have arrived to celebrate the first anniversary without your dear Mark. I can see and feel how well you are doing by now in spite of so many obstacles you have had to deal with only with the help of your Beloved.<br />You have decorated your home so beautifully and thank you for sharing all your Christmas decorations with us.<br />Your strength and friends will help you through this difficult time of year.<br />Thinking of you with love,<br />Suzysuziqu's thread workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778561122767076015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-84799163042652700582013-12-13T20:43:12.080-05:002013-12-13T20:43:12.080-05:00I love that you have Mark's ornaments from whe...I love that you have Mark's ornaments from when he was young. I love the fact that you line the ceiling with ornaments too. It's so pretty! Your tree is a beauty all decorated up. <br />I love your beautiful joyful attitude in spite of the loss you have had this past year. It shows your love for your husband and your faith.<br />sending hugs...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-65016153635778958802013-12-13T14:21:07.466-05:002013-12-13T14:21:07.466-05:00you made through a year...and they say the worst p...you made through a year...and they say the worst part..and I think it is fitting that christmas is so cherry and festive to balance that..your ornaments are truly unique..and I must say I covet some of the old glass ones..I have not put much up as we are leaving..so with this weather it hardly seems like christmas...isnt it wonderful that you are in touch with your feeling? ...peace to yousharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-58035531769554709612013-12-13T09:07:46.029-05:002013-12-13T09:07:46.029-05:00You have been on my mind lately, and I haven't...You have been on my mind lately, and I haven't had much time to read anything. (I can barely write without interruption!) I am so glad to see all the love in this post...and know that you are seeing all the love, too!Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281364500907238463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38148540155416918502013-12-12T20:42:41.367-05:002013-12-12T20:42:41.367-05:00The ornament border on the wall is such a charming...The ornament border on the wall is such a charming idea - love the way it looks!<br /><br />Everything is looking so festive!Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-77354914042241363212013-12-12T18:57:19.236-05:002013-12-12T18:57:19.236-05:00What a beautiful post Lorraine...memories are ofte...What a beautiful post Lorraine...memories are often happy and sad, and somehow Christmas just seems to be the perfect season for remembering... this has been a heavy year for you I think, and I hope you continue to find peace and comfort in the year that lies ahead.<br />Hugs, jillayne<br />Jillaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533504920962855079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-21176557314773239242013-12-12T17:31:37.646-05:002013-12-12T17:31:37.646-05:00The ornaments around the edge of the room are wond...The ornaments around the edge of the room are wonderful. Never seen that done before. You are very clever. I missed this post on Monday. Your Christmas decorations look amazing. Blessings!!!!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-23101164072963210582013-12-12T12:31:10.590-05:002013-12-12T12:31:10.590-05:00Thinking of you this week. I think that you have h...Thinking of you this week. I think that you have handled it quite well. We all have ups and downs...hopefully more ups. Wishing you a blessed Christmas surrounded by all your loving memories.I love the ornaments around the ceiling..<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-85914111452749386122013-12-12T08:07:07.511-05:002013-12-12T08:07:07.511-05:00your home is lovely, all decorated for Christmas. ...your home is lovely, all decorated for Christmas. I don't decorate anymore, unless one counts the tattered and worn wreaths at the front gate. the bows need to be replaced, that might happen, or not. grief is funny, I thought I was over it and mourning had set in but no, grief returned, unbidden.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-57923424938737253672013-12-11T21:28:54.545-05:002013-12-11T21:28:54.545-05:00I love that you're still decorating your cotta...I love that you're still decorating your cottage. It looks very festive. I'm sure all of those sweet ornaments brought back precious memories. It's hard to believe it's been a whole year. I am praying for you. Love and hugs my friend. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-7370070729020286552013-12-11T16:00:25.694-05:002013-12-11T16:00:25.694-05:00It is hard to believe that it has been a year alre...It is hard to believe that it has been a year already. You are a remarkable woman and an inspiration to all of us. Your home is beautifully decorated. I especially like the way you hung the ornaments along the ceiling edge...looks very festive.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you found the widow's group and that you have all been a comfort to each other. The good Lord is looking over you and guiding you in the right direction Lorraine. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-69792654500538964972013-12-11T14:25:13.757-05:002013-12-11T14:25:13.757-05:00Hi Lorraine, Your blog post is just so inspiring....Hi Lorraine, Your blog post is just so inspiring. Mark would be so proud of you.. Your little home looks AWESOME --and I love all of your 'memories' when it comes to Christmas decorations… That's what Christmas is all about. <br /><br />Can't believe it has been a year. May peace surround you TODAY as you go through that hard day a year ago. God Bless You…<br /><br />HUGS and Prayers,<br />Betsy<br />Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20513516166677826232013-12-11T13:55:41.752-05:002013-12-11T13:55:41.752-05:00Your cottage looks very much part of the season. Y...Your cottage looks very much part of the season. You have so many beautiful decorations, each with their own history. I love the ida of hanging decorations from the ceiling too.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-22721331743626731882013-12-10T21:17:50.543-05:002013-12-10T21:17:50.543-05:00Your Christmas decorations are wonderful. Sending ...Your Christmas decorations are wonderful. Sending love and hugs.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-15926188940136151832013-12-10T20:35:13.610-05:002013-12-10T20:35:13.610-05:00I admire you so much and I'm sure today wasn&#...I admire you so much and I'm sure today wasn't easy for you, but you've made each of us happy with all your sweet ornaments. lil red henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494641068959278096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-61250051541056093032013-12-10T20:01:53.426-05:002013-12-10T20:01:53.426-05:00I really like how you've hung the decorations ...I really like how you've hung the decorations along the ceiling--and what beautiful ceilings you have! It was neat to get to see the ornaments up close and hear the sweet stories behind them. Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-48710576260610930702013-12-10T14:14:57.445-05:002013-12-10T14:14:57.445-05:00You do such a nice job of decorating for the seaso...You do such a nice job of decorating for the season. It is nice to have those things that bring back memories especially the homemade ones. I really like the trees.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-12289589125491876742013-12-10T11:57:41.116-05:002013-12-10T11:57:41.116-05:00Wishing you a most wonderful Christmas Lorraine!!!...Wishing you a most wonderful Christmas Lorraine!!! Your statement of how you "choose to either live in despair or joy" really struck a chord with me and I thank you for that! Wishing you all the very best this holiday season and hope your heart is always filled with joy!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Sheri<br />www.pompanobeachgardening.blogspot.comSheri - Creative Spaces Landscapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247701543142882135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-9831144912286596952013-12-10T11:05:51.183-05:002013-12-10T11:05:51.183-05:00Love your header. You have your house looking lik...Love your header. You have your house looking like a little doll house.. love it!Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59254226817602655332013-12-10T09:24:49.091-05:002013-12-10T09:24:49.091-05:00What lovely little treasures you have, and your de...What lovely little treasures you have, and your decorating is proof that it can happen even in a small house. <br />Anniversaries hold both joy and sorrow---the memories of life.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-17773948828574830312013-12-10T08:01:02.943-05:002013-12-10T08:01:02.943-05:00Lorraine, thank you for sharing your journey with ...Lorraine, thank you for sharing your journey with us even though it is not one that you would have chosen. Just know that your strength gives strength to us as well.Sallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-57399162210389367092013-12-10T05:53:07.456-05:002013-12-10T05:53:07.456-05:00You are blessed with such sweet and beautiful memo...You are blessed with such sweet and beautiful memories . . . and I just love your ornaments and the stories behind each one.<br /><br />Love and hugs, <br /><br />eliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com