tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post671853810269861515..comments2024-03-27T09:30:03.123-07:00Comments on The Cellophane Queen: Lorrie Struiff - Christmas Advice and Wild Blackberries GiveawayCellophane Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08166797508899835493noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post-51690744412079422812010-12-07T19:36:35.767-08:002010-12-07T19:36:35.767-08:00Hi Lorrie,
I'm writing this as we're taki...Hi Lorrie,<br /><br />I'm writing this as we're taking a break from putting up our tree. LOL <br />I remember quite a few years back, my brother and wife were having a tough time financially. All their daughter wanted was a scooter and they were upset because they couldn't afford it. So my sister and I pitched in and bought one for her. I wrapped it and left it outside their door (they lived in the same apartment building as me). I rang their buzzer and ran. haha I was listening at the top of the steps when they opened the door. Her cheers and laughter was one of those priceless moments that I'll never forget. I still don't think she knows who it came from.<br /><br />Last year we went to a restaurant and we were seated by these two nuns who were looking inside their change purses. I told my husband that I think we're supposed to buy their lunch. He asked why I thought that and I said it felt like God placed it in my heart that we were meant to do something special for these two women. He didn't argue. We called the waitress over and told her to put their bill on ours. I don't think I was ever blessed so much before...from the nuns and from the warm glow I felt in my heart that you talked about.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me of the real meaning of Christmas.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14633975692255955745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post-59883803900955571622010-12-05T10:09:01.823-08:002010-12-05T10:09:01.823-08:00I'd like to thank Lorrie for stepping in at th...I'd like to thank Lorrie for stepping in at the last moment to give us all some great advice for the Holidays.Cellophane Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166797508899835493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post-44726328107245843252010-12-04T19:54:53.043-08:002010-12-04T19:54:53.043-08:00Thanks Lorrie.
You're right--you've inspir...Thanks Lorrie.<br />You're right--you've inspired me to think of doing more for people outside of my immediate family. Thanks. LoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post-19639482542090287142010-12-04T11:48:21.315-08:002010-12-04T11:48:21.315-08:00Last Xmas I was bah humbug and didn't even put...Last Xmas I was bah humbug and didn't even put up a tree. This year I have family coming , so the tree is up. I do a lot of different work before Xmas. Mainly at the local hospice, church etc . I can't say as if I'm too bothered about Xmas now the kids are gone, but you have to make the effort... Don't you!Margaret Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771552615505635250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983136.post-17353394409366028572010-12-04T11:28:52.477-08:002010-12-04T11:28:52.477-08:00Great advice Lorrie! I love to pick up toys for th...Great advice Lorrie! I love to pick up toys for the Toys for Tots campaigns each year. Several years, I involved my kids in buying gifts for families in need - they tended too much toward the "I want I want" too, so they learned what it was like for families who had almost nothing.<br />Congrats on your new release!<br />CateCate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.com