tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post3861532518529290269..comments2024-03-18T19:56:50.642-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: Gifts That Cost MoreLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-31537123105665096432013-12-28T11:23:43.324-08:002013-12-28T11:23:43.324-08:00We had a black Friday here this year. The first ev...We had a black Friday here this year. The first ever. Things always make their way from there to here!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-39504379063839728622013-12-04T20:35:42.685-08:002013-12-04T20:35:42.685-08:00Beautiful post, Lorrie. Beautiful post, Lorrie. Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-23920197333850262092013-12-03T02:53:42.001-08:002013-12-03T02:53:42.001-08:00Lorrie,
Such an eloquently written post about th...Lorrie, <br /><br />Such an eloquently written post about those more 'pricey' gifts, ones that are, indeed, many times so very difficult to bestow, but effortlessly accepted when received. I have heard many stories of family members who, in the spirit of Christmas, come together in forgiveness, during the holidays. These anecdotes inspire me to believe that fundamental goodness in people still prevails, sparked by the glow of the season.<br /><br />Thank you for this most memorable and timely post.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-64477116492352613942013-12-02T22:41:27.063-08:002013-12-02T22:41:27.063-08:00A very timely post dear Lorrie.
The mere thought o...A very timely post dear Lorrie.<br />The mere thought of Black Friday gives me the shudders. We had a piece on our international news - the crowds were horrific!<br />Your gifts of forgiveness, acceptance and time are more valuable than expensive shiny gizmos.<br />Advent is the time to reflect on our values of empathy, compassion and love.<br />A time to think on our relationship with God, our family and the wider community.<br />A most thought provoking post.<br />Shane<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-14260848755208939202013-12-02T13:32:17.593-08:002013-12-02T13:32:17.593-08:00You are so very right. You are so very right. Cristal @ Dapple Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397453660900066054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-14801878490511787622013-12-01T18:54:52.729-08:002013-12-01T18:54:52.729-08:00Such a thought provoking post, Lorrie. Thank you ...Such a thought provoking post, Lorrie. Thank you for reminding us of the gifts that count. And speaking of gifts, thank you for your recent gift. I am waiting for my son to visit to help me with finding my download. I do appreciate for kindness and hope that the coming weeks will be filled with joy for you and your family. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-6024578331113183952013-12-01T14:32:44.881-08:002013-12-01T14:32:44.881-08:00I understand completely about all of these materia...I understand completely about all of these material things that we've imposed upon ourselves. It only seems to get bigger as each year went by, and I avoid Black Friday for all it worth.•°°• IcyBC •°°•https://www.blogger.com/profile/07081029443524398660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-56888181779511400212013-11-30T22:40:19.723-08:002013-11-30T22:40:19.723-08:00This is such an inspiring post, Lorrie. There is ...This is such an inspiring post, Lorrie. There is far too much racing through December, with not enough pausing to give these more valuable gifts. Food for thought...Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-45017071953176912722013-11-30T19:04:23.316-08:002013-11-30T19:04:23.316-08:00You mentioned the best gifts of all...forgiveness,...You mentioned the best gifts of all...forgiveness, time, patience, acceptance. Wishing you a blessed advent season!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-45576908776905975782013-11-30T13:16:28.177-08:002013-11-30T13:16:28.177-08:00Black Friday, oh dear. I saw on the news last nig...Black Friday, oh dear. I saw on the news last night that even over here there were fights in supermarkets and someone had broken her hand where people had trampled on it. The corporate world has a lot to answer for. Each year I have a gift from my mum that is something of my grandparents and those gifts are the most special of all. The fact that my mum has taken time out to see what I would enjoy is wonderful. Last year it was a 100 year old book of Victorian London. Can't buy that on Black Friday. xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-76899212555300892422013-11-30T10:28:01.019-08:002013-11-30T10:28:01.019-08:00I'd be very, very happy with any one of those ...I'd be very, very happy with any one of those gifts, and would like to be able to give several of them. Time is the biggest gift of all.<br />I've watched the Black Friday hype - I find it distasteful. Perhaps there is some reason for it - some history - in the US, but here it is just odd.....and very distasteful!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-9879990757092835632013-11-30T10:18:27.572-08:002013-11-30T10:18:27.572-08:00Amen!Amen!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708663576759670960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-41555169484035407732013-11-30T09:44:32.357-08:002013-11-30T09:44:32.357-08:00A very thoughtful post - I like the part of giving...A very thoughtful post - I like the part of giving of our time - listening to someone - sharing tea. I've always said that if everyone in the world were paired up with someone from another country and sat down to a bowl of ice cream, we'd have no wars. Now if I can just gather up enough bowls and spoons.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-52863269737899450262013-11-30T08:08:03.984-08:002013-11-30T08:08:03.984-08:00I watched the shots of fighting customers with hor...I watched the shots of fighting customers with horror...what reputation would a cheap TV have if you were the person that had to shove others away to capture it? Why would you do that?<br /><br />I like your gifts so much better, they are priceless.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-49344578167467790302013-11-30T07:56:12.236-08:002013-11-30T07:56:12.236-08:00Such good thoughts, Lorrie!Such good thoughts, Lorrie!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-41621206565032029602013-11-30T07:27:04.474-08:002013-11-30T07:27:04.474-08:00Thank you for a very thoughtful and wise post! I ...Thank you for a very thoughtful and wise post! I don't venture out into the shopping madness. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-82910756613607970242013-11-30T06:54:48.606-08:002013-11-30T06:54:48.606-08:00Very well put, and so timely! Advent blessings!Very well put, and so timely! Advent blessings!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163314579662654431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-39785297254000681912013-11-30T06:49:06.047-08:002013-11-30T06:49:06.047-08:00Lovely thoughts for this Christmas season and all ...Lovely thoughts for this Christmas season and all year through. There are some simple things to make a big difference. As for the perpetual looping of a few incidents...ugh. People are nuts, but take a good look...they are the same nuts! Oh my.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-57286486882803267252013-11-30T05:08:29.574-08:002013-11-30T05:08:29.574-08:00Ah Lorrie dear, you hit the nail on the head here ...Ah Lorrie dear, you hit the nail on the head here in such a touching post. How special is a material gift when it's been fought over, discounted to death, and caused its purchaser nothing but headaches to acquire? A personal gift of time can mean a lot and I do try to do this year round with friends, neighbors and family..................at Christmas perhaps it changes a little. The younger kids especially expect a present, but when one looks around the stores it's overwhelming what's offered these days - far too much to choose from. I'm thankful I no longer have to buy for children - except my neighbor's 9 y.o. and as she loves art supplies I find this an easy buy. The teens now get gift cards to a store such as Target where they can choose almost anything..............and the adults get a restaurant or gourmet grocery store gift card. <br />Most people don't want useless tchotchkes to clutter up already over-stuffed homes! My generation, me included, is trying to downsize and get rid of stuff at this point! I recall those early years, we were young, had little money, and spent hours Christmas shopping for the perfect gift for so many family members and friends - we lived up north and it was cold or snowing, the kids were little and got tired, it was exhausting but fun I suppose. Nice memories, but couldn't face it now!<br /><br />Anyway, happy Christmas shopping dear..........whatever you give will be welcomed I'm certain.<br />Hugs - Mary<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-62377019122984279162013-11-30T05:06:55.240-08:002013-11-30T05:06:55.240-08:00I couldn't agree more with your wise words her...I couldn't agree more with your wise words here today, Lorrie. You won't find me anywhere near a mall this weekend. Although even on the homefront with a mailbox full of ads and an inbox full of even more ads, it is hard to escape the push of Black Friday.<br />Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-39769712609776088642013-11-30T04:45:30.400-08:002013-11-30T04:45:30.400-08:00Lorrie,
I love this post. I agree with you!
I wa...Lorrie,<br />I love this post. I agree with you!<br /><br />I was out on Black Friday picking up groceries and at one store my daughter and I were able to do a bit of Christmas shopping. I am happy to report that there was no craziness nor were there huge crowds. Maybe because it wasn't Thursday or Midnight, I don't know, but I'm thankful because I usually opt out of being out on Black Friday.<br /><br />Deanna<br />Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-17990312654732181292013-11-30T04:14:55.578-08:002013-11-30T04:14:55.578-08:00Your Christmas is more like my Christmas. I detes...Your Christmas is more like my Christmas. I detest Black Friday and everything it has come to represent. Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-41972969473340013272013-11-30T02:54:47.925-08:002013-11-30T02:54:47.925-08:00At the market the other day a lady was having trou...At the market the other day a lady was having trouble stuffing a large amount of fabric she'd just bought into her bag (The stall holder had laughingly told her she could fold it herself). I offered to help her and we had smiles as we folded her fabric just as I did when I helped mum with the bed sheets from the laundry. It was such a simple act but she was so grateful. It cost me nothing except a trip down memory lane. xxAndi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-32205526224870806042013-11-30T02:27:16.190-08:002013-11-30T02:27:16.190-08:00Lorrie, how true. So often we forget that time spe...Lorrie, how true. So often we forget that time spent with others can be meaningful, a little help offered here and there, a quick visit to a neighbour. All these things are gifts of a kind.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-72862099532832858222013-11-29T23:27:54.882-08:002013-11-29T23:27:54.882-08:00I see we think alike - I have scheduled a post for...I see we think alike - I have scheduled a post for Pause in Advent which says something similar about our spending and buying frenzy. It's good to know that there are those who see things as you do.Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com