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Christmas Countdown - 2013
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So glad to hear this.
Special Post Day 1- "The Journey"
This is not my style, I like to post in the "privacy" of the blogs, but our most special friend would be most proud of me doing it this way. I am anxious, but it is my time to do a little extra for MMC.
December 26, 2012 12:01 AM
It was over for most of the world, the greatest day of the year had come and gone. the wrapping paper still strewn on some floors across the country, and I am sure there were some lonely Christmas trees already on the sidewalk. I have a friend that is that way, you build up the hype and the fun just to throw it out the door as soon as Bing, Nat, and all the other crooners voices have not even finished echoing from the radio. It is not the end, but the beginning.
We may be sad at that time, but we know there are only 364 days to countdown to make the next year even better.
As we began that journey on the way Christmas 2013, the friendship here grows, we share our lives on The Countdown thread, we pray for each other, we care for each other, we love each other as family. We cry for our friends at the loss of a pet, we give a shoulder to one who needs it. We private message each other when we have a concern. We have become a family in the most 21st Century way.
This journey has had its share of laughs, heartbreak, loss, and strength.
The absolute darkest part of this past year happened back in April, we lost probably our most beloved member, Louanne, Caninemom3. As for me and probably a lot of others here, she was the first to introduce herself to a new member. We became very close in a short amount of time, I was able to confide in her because she was always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or one of her special (((hugs))). I, like most of us, was absolutely devastated by her passing, I cried gallons of tears for someone I never met in person, but my heart could not help but feel torn. I was very close to leaving MMC at that point, the pain of coming here was too much to bear. Then the strength of this community reached down and grabbed me by the shoulders and held me firm, two of you especially, I am sure you know who you are and how you made me see how much more important it was to be here than leave. Thank You so much.
We moved forward, we grew closer as a community, our family full of love soon was able laugh again, grow closer and celebrate little things together.
Who will forget Christmas In July and #blamesugar, I still laugh thinking of that. Valerie, Chad's blue shirt, and some of the wine induced laughter brought on by QVC.
The 'Bers, where else can a bunch of us go nuts over the last three letters of a month. Celebrating the birth of one our members daughter, the pure happiness we felt for Coach as we read his heartfelt posts about becoming a father. The journey was getting higher, getting closer, Halloween, sharing our decorations, the candy we enjoy, Music Choice Xmas music. It is getting closer, you can smell it, you can taste it, Christmas is becoming visible.
Here it is, November 12, the journey has brought us to the peak. Look down everyone, you can see the tree at the bottom this mountain. We have made it to the top, it is all down hill as the season starts tomorrow. Let's get ready for this rush, it always goes way too fast, let's enjoy this to the fullest extent.
Do the little things, enjoy the thoughts of Christmas. Celebrate Louanne this year, as she taught us all so much about her love of Christmas. Put a polar bear in your nativity, as we all knew she had a whole menagerie celebrating the birth of Jesus in her nativity scene.
We love you Louanne, we will celebrate this Christmas as we always do, but it will be done with you deeply in our hearts. You led us on this journey, you were the strength, the heart, your legacy is the love that is here. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas.
The season is less than 24 hours away, let's get ready to party MMC this is our time of year.
The journey is nearly complete.
This is not my style, I like to post in the "privacy" of the blogs, but our most special friend would be most proud of me doing it this way. I am anxious, but it is my time to do a little extra for MMC.
December 26, 2012 12:01 AM
It was over for most of the world, the greatest day of the year had come and gone. the wrapping paper still strewn on some floors across the country, and I am sure there were some lonely Christmas trees already on the sidewalk. I have a friend that is that way, you build up the hype and the fun just to throw it out the door as soon as Bing, Nat, and all the other crooners voices have not even finished echoing from the radio. It is not the end, but the beginning.
We may be sad at that time, but we know there are only 364 days to countdown to make the next year even better.
As we began that journey on the way Christmas 2013, the friendship here grows, we share our lives on The Countdown thread, we pray for each other, we care for each other, we love each other as family. We cry for our friends at the loss of a pet, we give a shoulder to one who needs it. We private message each other when we have a concern. We have become a family in the most 21st Century way.
This journey has had its share of laughs, heartbreak, loss, and strength.
The absolute darkest part of this past year happened back in April, we lost probably our most beloved member, Louanne, Caninemom3. As for me and probably a lot of others here, she was the first to introduce herself to a new member. We became very close in a short amount of time, I was able to confide in her because she was always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or one of her special (((hugs))). I, like most of us, was absolutely devastated by her passing, I cried gallons of tears for someone I never met in person, but my heart could not help but feel torn. I was very close to leaving MMC at that point, the pain of coming here was too much to bear. Then the strength of this community reached down and grabbed me by the shoulders and held me firm, two of you especially, I am sure you know who you are and how you made me see how much more important it was to be here than leave. Thank You so much.
We moved forward, we grew closer as a community, our family full of love soon was able laugh again, grow closer and celebrate little things together.
Who will forget Christmas In July and #blamesugar, I still laugh thinking of that. Valerie, Chad's blue shirt, and some of the wine induced laughter brought on by QVC.
The 'Bers, where else can a bunch of us go nuts over the last three letters of a month. Celebrating the birth of one our members daughter, the pure happiness we felt for Coach as we read his heartfelt posts about becoming a father. The journey was getting higher, getting closer, Halloween, sharing our decorations, the candy we enjoy, Music Choice Xmas music. It is getting closer, you can smell it, you can taste it, Christmas is becoming visible.
Here it is, November 12, the journey has brought us to the peak. Look down everyone, you can see the tree at the bottom this mountain. We have made it to the top, it is all down hill as the season starts tomorrow. Let's get ready for this rush, it always goes way too fast, let's enjoy this to the fullest extent.
Do the little things, enjoy the thoughts of Christmas. Celebrate Louanne this year, as she taught us all so much about her love of Christmas. Put a polar bear in your nativity, as we all knew she had a whole menagerie celebrating the birth of Jesus in her nativity scene.
We love you Louanne, we will celebrate this Christmas as we always do, but it will be done with you deeply in our hearts. You led us on this journey, you were the strength, the heart, your legacy is the love that is here. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas.
The season is less than 24 hours away, let's get ready to party MMC this is our time of year.
The journey is nearly complete.
It's starting to stick!!!
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I will probably wake up and be seeing that!!!!
It's starting to stick!!!
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I am so loving the pictures of winter and cold Christmas(es?)! I feel like a part of it, thankyou so much. No snow here.
Sounds delicious. I wonder what alternative to Friendly's I can find in Australia so I can try it.
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Wonderful post, friend!!! You are right in saying that Louanne would be proud of you. I'm sure she was right there with you as you were writing it.
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This is why I'm here... you all care so much!
We are glad you are here, we love having new Christmas family members join in the fun.
That is fantastic news. Hope it all goes smoothly and quickly for you. I hope you all find the perfect new home. It must be bittersweet moving I imagine, have you always lived there? At the same time it's so exciting!
Glad you had fun at the game. Hope you managed to get caught up with laundry etc at home and enjoyed some down time with Hallmark!
I am anxiously awaiting our first snow. Hope it doesn't make it difficult on your commute.
Hope you feel better and had a god night watching your show.
Praying your friend recovers , and that everyone is safe during this heavy snowfall.
Hope you finished all your chores before bed and get a good nights rest.
Good evening everyone! I tried posting several times today but I kept getting the "page cannot be displayed" message after hitting send! BUMMER!!
I posted about Coach's awesome post!!! LOVED IT! Thanks Coach! Well done!
Right now I am making Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. The dough is rising. I am going Christmas shopping with my neighbor ladies tomorrow - we are meeting at our house, so I'll have coffee & rolls before we go! So excited! I have Hallmark on tv tonight - need to do some cleaning b/f I go to bed - but I'm getting tired already! Maybe I'll get up early & do it! Can't let the neighbor ladies see a messy house. Ha ha ha! Hopefully we won't have to deal with bad roads, but sure would be nice to see some snow! Can you arrange that for us Made?? We're heading to Muncie!
Hope you are all having a great day/night!!!
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls sound divine. Have fun shopping and be safe out there if there is heavy snow.
Good to hear your back is better and you had a good first day back at work. That is really nice of your boss to look out for you. I hope you won't find it to stressful and get through it. Have fun picking the car up today! Keeping you in prayer and sending best wishes regarding your job application. I'm off to read your special post now.....
Nice job Xmas, you should be very proud of yourself. I understand what a big step this must have been for you to share outside of the privacy of the blog as you put it. Thank you for your special post.
Good early morning everyone! I can't sleep so I am pacing and surfing the web a little..I have so much on my mind these days. Oh well...I guess that's life huh? Anyways our weather has been very nice lately..highs in the low 60's and very sunny lows in the low 40's. Today our high is suppose to be 65F and low of 44F but starting weds that changes. Highs back in the low 50's upper 40's and lows in the upper 20's. No mention at all of snow in the next 10 days. That has me bummed out but everyone here tells me once December comes it's like a faucet and it does not turn off until March!
I hope everyone is doing good. Our Autumn is slowly winding down I guess you could say we are entering late Fall. Most of our leaves have changed and fallen to the ground I assume. Especially yall that live in the North like Canada! Maybe Brad's leaves are still changing down there in Georgia!!! it's kind of sad to see the vibrant leaves get raked up and hauled off...but now the Christmas lights are getting put up and snow is beginning to fall and at night it is so nice to take a stroll down the street to see all the pretty decorations! We are putting up our stuff Wedsnight and the weather could not be more perfect. It will be around 40F and cloudy with the temps still falling through the day! I love days like that...when the hightemp for the day is in the morning and the low is in the afternoon!! I better go James is stirring and I want to get to him before Brandi!! Have a great morning all of you I will talk with you all later!
I hope everyone is doing good. Our Autumn is slowly winding down I guess you could say we are entering late Fall. Most of our leaves have changed and fallen to the ground I assume. Especially yall that live in the North like Canada! Maybe Brad's leaves are still changing down there in Georgia!!! it's kind of sad to see the vibrant leaves get raked up and hauled off...but now the Christmas lights are getting put up and snow is beginning to fall and at night it is so nice to take a stroll down the street to see all the pretty decorations! We are putting up our stuff Wedsnight and the weather could not be more perfect. It will be around 40F and cloudy with the temps still falling through the day! I love days like that...when the hightemp for the day is in the morning and the low is in the afternoon!! I better go James is stirring and I want to get to him before Brandi!! Have a great morning all of you I will talk with you all later!
Hi ! I hope you manage to get some sleep at some point. I hope whatever is on your mind can be resolved, you'll be in my prayers. Have fun putting your decorations up tomorrow night, how exciting! Have a good day!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the prayers! I surely appreciate it! and I can't wait to see how my decorations are going to look here in Utah with actual snow on the ground!!! you have a good day too!:razz:
I want to decorate to!!! Mine will be down from the loft on Saturday and I don't think I can wait any longer once they are down! :wiggy:
Merry Good Morning!!!!
Today is the Day!!!
Today is the Day!!!
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Another great post! I love our special posts...it truly is 5 of the best days of the year.
Xmas, you did wonderful. CM3 would be proud.
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T minus 18 hours....
Thank you Xmas! It is a wonderful post~
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