tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post113527659745480416..comments2023-11-02T02:15:53.002-07:00Comments on Job's Tale: The Christmas GiftCurious Servanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11564580536911743558noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-75156669906908576082007-12-18T04:32:00.000-08:002007-12-18T04:32:00.000-08:00I agree that you need to give love and feel loved!...I agree that you need to give love and feel loved! Thank you! Love is the best <A HREF="http://amolife.com/beautiful-things/christmas-gifts-some-lovely-ideas.html" REL="nofollow">Christmas gift</A>, but we need to remember that it's not only Christmas time for love. Love should be in your every day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135728725180389452005-12-27T16:12:00.000-08:002005-12-27T16:12:00.000-08:00Enjoyed reading your post. Must admit that I don`t...Enjoyed reading your post. Must admit that I don`t go to Church since I got older, but my beliefs are strong and I do believe that praying is just as helpful when done at home as -anywhere else. You remember the prayers on the mountain in the Bible. To me that said that God hears you wherever you are. Plus my Church now has a sermon to see on TV without leaving the house on these cold snowy days.Dotmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223020957303815620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135553812699186842005-12-25T15:36:00.000-08:002005-12-25T15:36:00.000-08:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. Stop by whenever y...Thanks for stopping by my blog. Stop by whenever you can!<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Brandon Crakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452670471983884095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135537898451496152005-12-25T11:11:00.000-08:002005-12-25T11:11:00.000-08:00A Merry Christmas to you and yours.May God comfort...A Merry Christmas to you and yours.<BR/>May God comfort you, give you strength and many blessings.<BR/><BR/>God's Grace.Corryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005702558743767245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135525464617781362005-12-25T07:44:00.000-08:002005-12-25T07:44:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas, my friend.Merry Christmas, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135525244299247602005-12-25T07:40:00.000-08:002005-12-25T07:40:00.000-08:00My friend, thank you for your warm and generous co...My friend, thank you for your warm and generous comments on my site and for the light of Christ you share with others. I hope you have very Merry Christmas and God's blessings in the New Year!<BR/><BR/>ErnestErnesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772262219499850982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135510582823532392005-12-25T03:36:00.000-08:002005-12-25T03:36:00.000-08:00I posted how God has answered prayers for us this ...I posted how God has answered prayers for us this Christmas. Even during heartbreak and sadness He is there, and you have conveyed that here. I can't imagine the heartbreak over the loss of a child. <BR/><BR/>Our loss has been different, in the Prodigal son way, only it is a daughter. I had another Prodigal daughter who returned, I am praying that it will be so with the second. <BR/><BR/>I pray that God showers you with blessings.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas.gal artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400716031581671054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135492271640353262005-12-24T22:31:00.000-08:002005-12-24T22:31:00.000-08:00Wishing you a Blessed Christmas filled with Peace ...Wishing you a Blessed Christmas filled with Peace and Joy!4evergapeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423320158834528685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135485551990003032005-12-24T20:39:00.000-08:002005-12-24T20:39:00.000-08:00I'm 9,999. Darn.Merry Christmas to you and your f...I'm 9,999. Darn.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you and your family.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380165835261203465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135485518401375972005-12-24T20:38:00.000-08:002005-12-24T20:38:00.000-08:00Dear CS, It's my first time reading your blog, an...Dear CS, It's my first time reading your blog, and it says I'm your 10,000th reader, so I've just been sitting here wondering what to say. Sorry for getting you worried about your counter site; it's just me who's stuck. I've been thinking that, as we all know, there is nothing that can be compared to the loss of a child. God the Father experienced it, and the Holy Spirit, since He was the spouse of Mary and fathered Jesus, experienced it also. So, somehow, through the pain, I believe you have been given a Trinitarian experience. We rejoice at the birth of Jesus, and yet we know where it will lead. It is the deepest of mysteries for me. God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135483660938855642005-12-24T20:07:00.000-08:002005-12-24T20:07:00.000-08:00According to my counter it is still at 9,999!Not s...According to my counter it is still at 9,999!<BR/><BR/>Not sure if it is stuck or what. (My ip address isn't counted.)<BR/><BR/>I'll go check the counter site and see if there is somethig that needs resetting.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas all!Curious Servanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564580536911743558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135481729090375392005-12-24T19:35:00.000-08:002005-12-24T19:35:00.000-08:00who was the io,oooth visitor, to stop at your cool...who was the io,oooth visitor, to stop at your cool blog CS?<BR/>merry CHIRSTmass<BR/>janiceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135447744752691262005-12-24T10:09:00.000-08:002005-12-24T10:09:00.000-08:00My wonderful friend! It may seem strange, but of ...My wonderful friend!<BR/><BR/> It may seem strange, but of all the well wishes I have received from family and other friends during this glorious time, yours warmed me the most.<BR/><BR/> I sincerely wish the gentle embrace of love, peace, joy, friendship and laughter for you and your family. Now and always.<BR/><BR/> Be well Brother.<BR/><BR/> And thank you for "The Christmas Gift":-)Judas Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365103842960526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135443910173077332005-12-24T09:05:00.000-08:002005-12-24T09:05:00.000-08:00Thank you for visiting my blog and for your commen...Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comments. I followed your link back, and what a gift indeed! <BR/><BR/>Perfect, just what I needed to hear. Merry Christmas to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135440567499442772005-12-24T08:09:00.000-08:002005-12-24T08:09:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas, CS. Have a great holiday weekend...Merry Christmas, CS. Have a great holiday weekend.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380165835261203465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135401239729273752005-12-23T21:13:00.000-08:002005-12-23T21:13:00.000-08:00Happy Holidays........Happy Holidays........Dem Soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034610011025339033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135392944394194712005-12-23T18:55:00.000-08:002005-12-23T18:55:00.000-08:00CS, we will have to meet someday. you and think a...CS, we will have to meet someday. you and think a lot alike. The hand God dealt me made me look for thegood in all things no matter the situation. <BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas.Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376248135574964070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135388020925913182005-12-23T17:33:00.000-08:002005-12-23T17:33:00.000-08:00What a wonderful post for this Christmas season. T...What a wonderful post for this Christmas season. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you and your family!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802638037268741226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135365887902937562005-12-23T11:24:00.000-08:002005-12-23T11:24:00.000-08:00....And a Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.......And a Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.<BR/>Lovingly, RagnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135343796863534502005-12-23T05:16:00.000-08:002005-12-23T05:16:00.000-08:00As long as we stare at that empty spot we will fee...As long as we stare at that empty spot we will feel empty. But when we turn away from ourselves, we are filled.<BR/><BR/>This hit me too. Right where it hurts. Sometimes the hole is so huge, so overwhelming, so -everything- and yet if I can drag my eyes, my heart, my soul, even my spirit away from and up from that hole, and focus on Jesus, I am complete<BR/><BR/>somedays are - quite simply- better than others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135342729729400602005-12-23T04:58:00.000-08:002005-12-23T04:58:00.000-08:00Holidays are always hard for some people. Deaths ...Holidays are always hard for some people. Deaths are hard at any time of year, but Christmas must really be hard. I ache for the unhappy who are going thru divorice, or long separations, those on the battle field and just away from the ones they love. Holidays can be challanging. <BR/><BR/>I hope that you are now able to go out and buy a Christmas tree for you other two sons. That little pang in your heart could be his way of sharing with his two brothers that he will meet someday on the other side. Remember the one you lost and be happy for the ones you have left...<BR/><BR/>We are all children of God. Merry Christmas to you and your family.Lucy Sternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551301072676727397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135322110977179102005-12-22T23:15:00.000-08:002005-12-22T23:15:00.000-08:00i have so many "whys" in my head that was left una...i have so many "whys" in my head that was left unanswered when my matt died. and what you wrote about an empty spot and turning away from ourseves are so true.<BR/><BR/>thank you for sharing this and may you have a merry christmas this holiday season. God bless you always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135314066464689752005-12-22T21:01:00.000-08:002005-12-22T21:01:00.000-08:00As long as we stare at that empty spot we will fee...As long as we stare at that empty spot we will feel empty. But when we turn away from ourselves, we are filled.<BR/><BR/>These words really rang true in my spirit. <BR/><BR/>I also liked what you had to say about how we are, in a sense, trying to find our idenity through what other people think about us. Even though the Lord has a lot to say about how he feels about us. However, like you said, we can push that aside. Sad,huh? Being accepted by the one who matters most should be what we really want. Guess we just don't get it sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135313528293488462005-12-22T20:52:00.000-08:002005-12-22T20:52:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas to you as well...thanks beckyMerry Christmas to you as well...thanks beckyGigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805941956462456865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12075278.post-1135310944546706212005-12-22T20:09:00.000-08:002005-12-22T20:09:00.000-08:00Important information to remember, feelings ride h...Important information to remember, feelings ride high or low, and are easily disturbed this time of year. This morning we learned that some good friends of our's son had died. He had been institutionalized all of his life and they would visit him on weekends. It's hard to imagine the pain they feel right now and all we can do is leave our thoughts and prayers of healing with them as they grieve. Thanks for your reminder.T. F. 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