tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post2814332949179448412..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: AWAY FOR CHRISTMASValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-56554522578701459622019-12-30T09:12:57.753+00:002019-12-30T09:12:57.753+00:00I will, as soon as workmen have gone.I will, as soon as workmen have gone.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-67059240006938887952019-12-29T14:47:37.753+00:002019-12-29T14:47:37.753+00:00Enjoyed your story very much. If you have a minute...Enjoyed your story very much. If you have a minute please stop by and say hello to Buttercupland. Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-15669627906334911342019-12-29T09:51:03.588+00:002019-12-29T09:51:03.588+00:00Thank you,. Susan, for your visit and your comment...Thank you,. Susan, for your visit and your comment. I am pleased you liked this tale. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-45384143394808485002019-12-29T00:19:51.329+00:002019-12-29T00:19:51.329+00:00You are right, the endings are more important. The...You are right, the endings are more important. The tenderness of the priest with the baby made me feel like God was holding His son after His birth. <br />Beautifully written.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-42797605310715825572019-12-28T09:47:23.509+00:002019-12-28T09:47:23.509+00:00Thank you, it is pleasing to know that the stories...Thank you, it is pleasing to know that the stories do seem to come to life. I wish I knew how it happens.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-55759724169651676052019-12-28T09:45:43.079+00:002019-12-28T09:45:43.079+00:00Thanks, Jon. I am pleased that you liked this tale...Thanks, Jon. I am pleased that you liked this tale. It says such a lot, I think.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-44969951702684747032019-12-28T09:44:18.133+00:002019-12-28T09:44:18.133+00:00And a happy new year to you, too, Denise.And a happy new year to you, too, Denise.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-13812449207018925072019-12-28T09:43:09.701+00:002019-12-28T09:43:09.701+00:00Christmas always makes me think of those men and w...Christmas always makes me think of those men and women who defend us so well.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24395601985069676122019-12-28T07:43:20.617+00:002019-12-28T07:43:20.617+00:00A perfect post for Christmas. Your word pictures ...A perfect post for Christmas. Your word pictures all came to life.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-49626376964564913572019-12-28T07:26:00.821+00:002019-12-28T07:26:00.821+00:00You have such a beautiful way with words, Valerie....You have such a beautiful way with words, Valerie. I was immersed in this Christmas story and felt as if I were there. A time for remembrance and prayers - and the hope that Greg will be safe.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-34796736847583317232019-12-28T00:16:32.241+00:002019-12-28T00:16:32.241+00:00That's such a sweet story, I could just about ...That's such a sweet story, I could just about place myself in the church singing Christmas Carols :) Thanks Valerie, do love to read your stories. In case I don't get back before, I'd like to wish you a Very Happy and Healthy New Year!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-79563739984523925412019-12-27T19:24:41.925+00:002019-12-27T19:24:41.925+00:00A lovely post indeed, Valerie, and I hope too that...A lovely post indeed, Valerie, and I hope too that Greg and his regiment were safe.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-61540558219358378882019-12-27T14:27:39.968+00:002019-12-27T14:27:39.968+00:00I confess, Ron. For me the ends of stories are as ...I confess, Ron. For me the ends of stories are as important as the beginning. It was something I learned long ago that the endings are probably more important than the beginning. <br /><br />Hope you had a peaceful Christmas, dear friend.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-57956113111169900362019-12-27T14:14:56.005+00:002019-12-27T14:14:56.005+00:00Thank you, and welcome.Thank you, and welcome.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-63201156963747660372019-12-27T14:10:37.385+00:002019-12-27T14:10:37.385+00:00Valerie, what a beautiful and touching story! You ...Valerie, what a beautiful and touching story! You always manage to write stories that are so full - the characters, the storyline, and their surroundings - using a minimal amount of words. And your endings are always either touching or a total surprise, or both.<br /><br />Well done, my friend! Have a fantastic weekend!<br /><br />Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332843200079013172noreply@blogger.com