tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post258827284728581062..comments2024-03-25T19:49:16.058-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: An Element of SurpriseBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-28663048925305380652017-12-13T10:17:06.542-07:002017-12-13T10:17:06.542-07:00I remember those feelings from childhood, and I di...I remember those feelings from childhood, and I didn't want to know ahead of time. It was enough to just sit and look at all the pretty packages and wonder what was inside. I don't get that feeling so much these days since my parents are gone (no siblings). Mom did such wonderful packages, really overdoing the gifting, but giving was her love language. Miss them both!Lindahttp://www.roses2rainbows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-2400698100070619862017-12-13T08:30:23.300-07:002017-12-13T08:30:23.300-07:00Ah Brenda, I am always late to read your post. Bu...Ah Brenda, I am always late to read your post. But, it is because I wait until I can read them twice. I read the first time for enjoyment and the second time to catch every drop of meaning in your words. Truly, I hang onto every word and I am never disappointed.<br /><br />Love this post Brenda, your ending words and the words of Charles Morgan. Wishing you and those you love, a very Merry Christmas!<br /><br />As an only child, I didn't have anyone to go snooping with. I was always so captured with the tree and what my sweet mom was doing in the kitchen. But, I do remember wondering what may be in the packages. Funny, I think I am far more interested in them today, than I was as a child. Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttp://whereinspirationblooms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-75693580305308153182017-12-13T07:29:20.364-07:002017-12-13T07:29:20.364-07:00my mom hid presents in the trunk of the car but i ...my mom hid presents in the trunk of the car but i do remember finding others hide in closets and peeking inside, wreaking the surprise!Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-13496186966422100382017-12-12T14:50:00.143-07:002017-12-12T14:50:00.143-07:00Your post brought back so many Christmas memories ...Your post brought back so many Christmas memories of my sisters and I searching too. I could picture you and your sister, probably heart in your throat, climbing a chair to guess what could be in those packages. And I had no idea that surprises are actually good for you, must remember that and plan some for loved ones more often. Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-19214004461257181162017-12-12T09:55:29.160-07:002017-12-12T09:55:29.160-07:00Brenda, thanks for sharing those memories. I reme...Brenda, thanks for sharing those memories. I remember seeing a sweater one year but not thinking it was going to be mine. One Christmas day it was! I wore it for many years. It is better to keep the surprise til Christmas Day. Sylvia D.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586738207175429379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-3937529231816713462017-12-12T06:32:13.031-07:002017-12-12T06:32:13.031-07:00oh this brings so many memories. I enjoyed readin...oh this brings so many memories. I enjoyed reading your postDicky Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536124018936958985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-22085864343466320092017-12-12T03:53:44.506-07:002017-12-12T03:53:44.506-07:00This post brings up several memories of surprises ...This post brings up several memories of surprises and intended surprises in my psst...including the time my younger sister unintentionally told me what was in the large box with my name on it under the tree and the time when my brother and I discovered our new bicycles awaiting their reveal sitting in the coal room of the old parsonage in which we lived...rebeccahttp://lifeandgodliness-rebecca.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-62819971724639816162017-12-11T17:47:21.068-07:002017-12-11T17:47:21.068-07:00Well, Lorrie, you managed to surprise me! What a w...Well, Lorrie, you managed to surprise me! What a wonderful prayer that one is. Hope that I remember it...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-30521518531866162942017-12-11T17:45:43.169-07:002017-12-11T17:45:43.169-07:00This is a lovely read. I do think you and your sis...This is a lovely read. I do think you and your sister are very nearly perfect. 😊 My sister and I, on the other hand, had the joy of surprise twice. LOL! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-55859921834410783332017-12-11T17:26:57.532-07:002017-12-11T17:26:57.532-07:00I'm sure... little kids aren't as careful ...I'm sure... little kids aren't as careful as they think!<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-73468923965076651422017-12-11T17:17:30.779-07:002017-12-11T17:17:30.779-07:00Brenda it might surprise you that sometimes MOM kn...Brenda it might surprise you that sometimes MOM knew that someone had been snooping!, Very good memories for me to hear! Mom's Musings and Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382597576809470431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-45538130721474145072017-12-11T11:15:51.491-07:002017-12-11T11:15:51.491-07:00Brenda - what a lovely post. I remember a Christ...Brenda - what a lovely post. I remember a Christmas as well that I discovered a Christmas present before Christmas. Somehow it was not the same. :(! Yes the greatest gift/surprise is someone does love you! Thanks for sharing. Hugs! Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-32070491173287142402017-12-11T11:14:40.303-07:002017-12-11T11:14:40.303-07:00Have prayed that little prayer too for others, Lor...Have prayed that little prayer too for others, Lorrie! It's a very special prayer.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-54435063497795115902017-12-11T11:01:25.523-07:002017-12-11T11:01:25.523-07:00I do love to give gifts and surprise people! And ...I do love to give gifts and surprise people! And I love to receive gifts and surprises! It does make a person feel loved, and yes, the best love is God's love. Given as a gift!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-23067684950227547692017-12-11T10:59:49.462-07:002017-12-11T10:59:49.462-07:00Lorrie,
That's lovely! I'm going to do ...Lorrie, <br /><br />That's lovely! I'm going to do this too!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-36178200491844619402017-12-11T09:37:47.541-07:002017-12-11T09:37:47.541-07:00Beautifully said, Brenda! I remember finding a gif...Beautifully said, Brenda! I remember finding a gift just once and how it ruined the surprise on Christmas morning. I really like the way you tied surprises to love. Once, I was very discouraged about a situation, and we had to speak at a church that evening. We were staying with my parents and they knew of our discouragement. The event turned out far, far better than expected and we were amazed at God`s goodness. My dad told me the next day that he had prayed that God would surprise us. Now I pray that for others who are discouraged. <br />Thank you for this wonderful post to start a busy week. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.com