Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Crown 84]

We're all hoping for the best, 'Dawg.

 

[MerryCarey]

What are you waiting for?
42.5%
Right before Thanksgiving
9.1%
Right after Thanksgiving
30.2%
Sometime in December
17.1%
Bah humbug!
1.0%
This is as of 2:02 PM EST

YAY!!!!!!

I voted again, since my previous vote was probably voided by the shenanigans ... now it's 43.8%!

Hey Guys! First of all I don't know how I can express enough how much you all mean to me...I could feel your prayers and It did give me peace these last few days. I care about each and every one of you and I am thankful I have found a place where empathy and christmas spririr lives year around! I am still In Portland,Or at my folks home.. My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

Thanks for the update, Dawg. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Take care of yourself, too.

 

[lauriebear]

My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

Many prayers - thank you for checking in; we are all behind you!!!

 

[MsChristmas]

Hey Guys! First of all I don't know how I can express enough how much you all mean to me...I could feel your prayers and It did give me peace these last few days. I care about each and every one of you and I am thankful I have found a place where empathy and christmas spririr lives year around! I am still In Portland,Or at my folks home.. My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

Great to hear from you, we will keep praying for your Family!

 

[MsChristmas]

Its almost Friday! I hope everyone is having a nice afternoon. Its a very typical Fall day here in Maryland, the leaves are so beautiful and today has been chilly with a light rain. Looks like Thanksgiving =0). Im so excited for this weekend (painting the Boys room's) to get ready for Santa who will be bringing them their new Cars beds , just ordered the Boys their new cars bikes today also. I wish time would just slow down a little bit.. I cant wait for Thanksgiving but its coming up so fast as usual!

 

[snowflake22]

Hey Guys! First of all I don't know how I can express enough how much you all mean to me...I could feel your prayers and It did give me peace these last few days. I care about each and every one of you and I am thankful I have found a place where empathy and christmas spririr lives year around! I am still In Portland,Or at my folks home.. My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

Great to hear from you! You & your family are in all of our thoughts & prayers, dawg. Stay strong, God will help you through the tough times. Sending hugs.

Good afternoon, Christmas family

Getting ready to work on this my Friday. I am hoping to hear of the time soon when Lola will arrive Saturday. I thought Monica would call today but she is a busy mom of two who also works full timeand I more than understand......I have faith......she will call....

She will call & Lola will be very lucky to have you as her Mom! xo

Brent- I am so very sorry I did not acknolwedge anything about your grandmother. I am so sorry she suffered another stroke. I will definitely be praying for her !! And Congratuluations on your job !!

CAH - Your post will be WONDERFUL.......How could it not be ?

Sugar - Hope your husband gets well and that all your family stays healthy and (((HUGS)))to Ella

Snowflake - Big (((HUGS))) to you and your husband and of course ((Harlowe))

Hugs from all of us to you! And Ivy, Wish, Clancy, Smokey, and Lola too! :grin:

Gabulldawg - Praying for your parents, Brandi,you and Snowball ((HUGS))

Made - Still keeping your niece in my prayers ((HUGS))

Binger - ((HUGS)) Just because you are you !! I so appreciate your humor and wit and eloquence xo

Bradmac, your Honor -I KNOW you are going to be a FANTASTIC mayor !! Congratulations again !! (Maybe there could be a Christmas Polar Bear day or something sometime in your town ?? ! LOL)

Coach - Still thinking of your pup and praying xo

Meceka - Hope you are doing well - Big ((HUGS)) to you and your furkids xo

Well, time for me to go, Christmas family xo

Have a fabulous Thursday and remember to keep it Christmassy !! xo

:smile:

 

[XmasRoxMySox2010]

Morning. Yesterday wasn't a memorable day for me. I had a breakdown, but my good friend helped me get through it. I'm feeling a lot better now. I have posted that i have been filling in for my friend's futsal team. My friend is going to America and he asked me to fill in for the rest of the season. We are guaranteed a spot in the semi-finals, so I'm excited about that. 4 goals in 2 games is a decent record, so I'm hoping to get more goals.

 

[snowangel_x3]

IT SNOWED TODAY!!
I was in class and someone yelled out "IT'S SNOWIN'!" so I got all excited but it seriously only lasted for a good 30 seconds.
Then about an hour later, it started snowing really hard but that only lasted for like an hour. :/ Either way, I was excited I got to witness the first snow of the season
Hope everyone's day was good!!

 

[made582]

IT SNOWED TODAY!!

I was just getting on here to say the same thing.


It's Snowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's coming down about an inch a month but there are snow flakes in the air.

:dance:laying::dance:

 

[made582]

Made - Still keeping your niece in my prayers ((HUGS))

Thanks CM3!!! The rash she got after her last infusion is starting to clear up. The Remicade seems to be helping her. She is rating her pain at a 4 and a half which is extremely low for her. My sister still wants to get a second opinion though. So they are driving down to Portland on December 16th to see a doctor there.

 

[Spyells]

I believe this is my first post in this thread. I have no idea what to say in the countdown. So...uh...hi! :?

 

[kidzrme]

no snow....

No snow for me....rain all day.

 

[made582]

Hey Guys! First of all I don't know how I can express enough how much you all mean to me...I could feel your prayers and It did give me peace these last few days. I care about each and every one of you and I am thankful I have found a place where empathy and christmas spririr lives year around! I am still In Portland,Or at my folks home.. My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

It's good to hear from you friend. I'll continue to pray for you and your family.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Lucky for those getting snow! We just had an ice cream truck drive by. That should tell you what kind of weather we are having.

 

[made582]

I believe this is my first post in this thread. I have no idea what to say in the countdown. So...uh...hi! :?

Welcome to the countdown Spyells!!!!!

 

[shellie12]

Lucky for those getting snow! We just had an ice cream truck drive by. That should tell you what kind of weather we are having.

I had to laugh as about 3 hours ago the same happen here. i could hear the ice cream van stop in the street. in the dark! in the rain! and in nov!
lol

 

[JOHNOR]

Hey Guys! First of all I don't know how I can express enough how much you all mean to me...I could feel your prayers and It did give me peace these last few days. I care about each and every one of you and I am thankful I have found a place where empathy and christmas spririr lives year around! I am still In Portland,Or at my folks home.. My dad had a stroke as CAH has shared with you and my mom came home from the Hospital today she had broken collar bone and broken ribs and is sore but will mend...now my dad is in for the long haul. we really don't know the extent of his stroke except for it was a major one and he has not really woke up yet,although the Dr said starting tomorrow he will give him drugs to wake him up..I will keep you posted because that is really all I know now,but thanks to each and everyone of you for having me and my family in your thoughts...it means the world to me ..talk to ya'll later!

i didn't know what had happened as i hadn't caught up with the posts til now.

i'll be praying for you and yours this evening, please god your dad will make a good recovery, as many people do.

thinking of you, take care of your mum and update us when you can. xxx

 

[shellie12]

Right folk its my bed time so will say good night and god willing will catch you all tomorrow

 

[Seawaters]

Well, you said just what you needed to!!! Welcome!

I believe this is my first post in this thread. I have no idea what to say in the countdown. So...uh...hi! :?

 

[merrymistletoe]

Special Post 3...

I want you all to re-gift this year. Yes, I want you to take this gift you were given, wrap it up in the prettiest ribbons, paper and bows, and then re-gift it… Who are you giving this gift too, what is this gift you are re-gifting? Your childhood… Once you have wrapped it up beautifully, I then want you to enjoy the anticipation of opening it up… Rip off those bows and ribbons; tear that paper off in shear excitement… Then embrace that childhood, for all too often in the hustle and bustle of a more, more, more world, I find we can lose sight of what sheer joy was / is. Here is your opportunity to enjoy Christmas once again, not through the eyes of your children, but though your child-like heart and eyes. I feel Christmas is a time when the world is renewed in the joy & hope of the season, that peace really can be achieved if we strive for it. The best of everyone comes forth, the Angels are living among us, and we all wish we could give more then we receive. You see I think Christmas gives everyone the opportunity to be a child. This Christmas I invite you all, once again or maybe for you for the first time experience Christmas with the heart of a child.
Christmas, not New Years Day, is a time when we can start anew, fresh, begin again, be reborn, however you may want to look at it. You see it really is the perfect time, for this is when we are all feeling our best and most giving, we may even forgive those who have trespassed against us. So this Christmas, do not live Christmas though your Children, Grand Children, Nieces, or Nephews, (for some of us do not have any in our lives) live it as though you were a child, leave all your mistakes, regret, hurtful words (either said to you or maybe by you), and insecurities behind you, this Christmas start with a clean slate, see ourselves as the child we once were, or maybe wish we could have been; remember innocence, trust, sharing, and most of all kindness. The gift, so many meanings pour forth, how many stories and legends come from this, his gift was so precious, so now I want you to give it back to yourself, his gift, his spirit, start your life as you always wanted or maybe you are happy as it is, then cradle it, rejoice in it. Remember it is a gift, given to each and every one of us. Know that forever more you are a very special person who is an adored child on Earth, take this new you or rejuvenated you into the future, show this to all you meet.
I received a card with this saying on it… May Peace be your priority, Hope your foundation, Joy your expression, and Love your gift!!!

To all my friends on MMC, I wish this all for you... Peace, hope, joy, and most of all Love...

Let's all have a most wonderful, happy Christmas!!!

lauriebear, i often feel jilted @ christmas now that my kids are older & not as much fun but ya' know what? i'm gonna let my inner child loose & see it through new eyes.

Good Morning all! Well, two weeks from today I will be consuming a month's worth of calories! Sitting here waiting for the repairman to fix our oven which could not have broke down at a worse time. Hopefully it can be fixed without costing us too much! The day after Thanksgiving they will be lighting up the town! There will be a parade and all. I'm getting more and more excited! Have a great day everyone! hope your appliances aren't to much to fix but it sounds like you're super siked about the christmas season so enjoy!!!

I'm a little nervous to take the stage after all the great writing I am up against but I will do my best! :!!

cah you will be great!!!

Thursday ... I can almost taste the weekend, but gotta get through today first! We don't have tomorrow off, but most of the schools have a vacation day. I'm hoping maybe they'll release us early tomorrow, but I'm not going to count on it. The piano tuner is coming Saturday to make our piano sound nice for the holidays. I only get to play around Christmastime, and only for Mr., who loves everything I play, even if it's played poorly due to lack of practice.
that's so romantic. you playing just for him. oh that's wonderful for ya'll!

me too!

thanks everyone for your Christmas love...

I am at home with a very sick 7 month old.....worst cold!!!!!:-(

need some cheering up..... I think tonight I will watch Christmas Vacation...:!!

merrynoel hope your little one gets better soon & you take care also!!

Good morning, everyone!


Have a great Thursday, everyone! We are on the downslope of the work week and heading faster than ever toward the Christmas Season!!

brent i'm sorry to hear that about your grandmother. i will be praying for her & for you & the new/old job!!

Was going to start writing some cards and wrapping a few presents today but I've had to have a sick day from work so not left my bed yet. your rx is get well soon, drink lots of fluids & rest!

Watch the Eagle, It brings tears to you

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING AND WORTH YOUR FEW MINUTES TO VIEW.....

CHECK OUT THE Bald Eagle video below ... .. ,.

'Challenger' is his name (in honor of the lost space shuttle crew) & I cared for by the non-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF).


What do you think? I had never seen it before today.
seawaters that was awesome!! thanks

gabulldawg,
It's good to see you, and thank you so much for the update! My family has been praying for you ,your parents and all your family!!! and as I do everyone here on MMC, me and my family keep y'all in my prayers. big hugs my friend!


not much to say here on the homefront cept been seeing alot of Blessings today. it just humbles me how AWSOME GOD is!!
Here is wishing my MMC family many blessings and hugs today!

we have a saying around here, " God is good ALL the time"

Thanks CM3!!! The rash she got after her last infusion is starting to clear up. The Remicade seems to be helping her. She is rating her pain at a 4 and a half which is extremely low for her. My sister still wants to get a second opinion though. So they are driving down to Portland on December 16th to see a doctor there.

made glad to hear her pain is easing but i'm still praying for her.

Right folk its my bed time so will say good night and god willing will catch you all tomorrow
shellie girl, i never get to talk to you much. you or i gotta move closer. sleep tight!