Monday, December 22, 2014

Merry Christmas to YOU


My hope and my prayer for each of you is that you have a fantastic and blessed Christmas this year.  I will close with this interesting poem about Christmas.

Let Me Not Keep Christmas  
by Linda Felver

Let me not wrap, stack, box, bag, tie, tag, bundle, seal, keep Christmas.

Christmas kept is liable to mold.
 
Let me give Christmas away, unwrapped, by exuberant armfuls.
 
Let me share, dance, live Christmas unpretentiously, merrily, responsibly with overflowing hands, tireless steps and sparkling eyes.
 
Christmas given away will stay fresh—even until it comes again.

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Many Blessings to you and yours...

 Big Hugs,

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59 comments:

  1. KayDecember 22, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful George, Betsy! I love that photo of the both of you!

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 22, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Hi Betsy and George Thanks you for that lovely re of you both. HaAve a happy and peaceful Christmas.

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  3. Ms. ADecember 22, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Merry Christmas, Betsy & George!

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 22, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    Betsy, I love the photo! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  5. AnnDecember 22, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and George. That's a beautiful poem

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  6. CherylDecember 22, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and George!

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  7. FlowerLady LorraineDecember 22, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    Merry Christmas to you two dear Betsy. I love that photo of you and George.

    Good Christmas thoughts too.

    May your Christmas be filled with love, joy and peace ~ FlowerLady

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  8. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH!

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  9. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 22, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Merry Christmas Betsy and George!

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  10. Out on the prairieDecember 22, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    And a very Merry Christmas to you! In am still trying to decide where to go to listen to music next.

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  11. diane bDecember 22, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    I hope you have a pain free Christmas.

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  12. SnapDecember 22, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and George. May it be pain free and fun! :)

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  13. Linda KayDecember 22, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Nice picture, Betsy....and Merry Christmas to you as well.

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  14. DeniseinVADecember 22, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Merry Christmas Betsy and George!

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  15. The Furry GnomeDecember 22, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks, and a wonderful Christmas to you too!

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  16. LieneDecember 22, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Dear Betsy, wishing you and yours a warm, merry Christmas and health and happiness in the New Year! May your travels bring adventures and more fantastic posts!

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  17. linda mDecember 22, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    May God Bless you both and I pray you have mood health and much happiness in the New Year.

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  18. Busy Bee SuzDecember 22, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I love this so much!!! Thank you for sharing.
    Much love to both of you.
    XOXOXO

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  19. MTWagginDecember 22, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Back at ya! Happy Holidays and hope that knee is doing better.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Betsy, Thanks for sharing the poem and your Christmas wishes! Merry Christmas. May God richly bless you and your family in 2015!

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  21. GeorgeDecember 22, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I hope we can keep Christmas going throughout the year! Love you!!!

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  22. JoyDecember 22, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas to you both:)

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  23. DavidDecember 22, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Betsy and George... Merry Christmas! Betsy, I hope that your knee problems have improved... I understand the pain and it isn't any fun, that's for sure. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  24. BetsyDecember 22, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Very well said Betsy! I hope you and George have a wonderful Christmas and that you wil not have any pain. The happiness just shines from both of your faces in your picture. Merry Christmas my friend.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  25. Rajiv SankarapillaiDecember 22, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Cute...
    Lucky me following your blogs :) You both radiate peace and love and I feel uplifted every time I visit your blogs :)...and also when you both write comments on my blogs :). Well, those are beautiful comments of immense value !

    Merry Christmas...both of you...:)

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  26. Big DudeDecember 22, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Bev and I hope you and George have a wonderful Christmas and a new year that sees an end to knee pain.

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  27. Deb J. in UtahDecember 22, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Merry Christmas to you as well and God bless and keep you in the new year!

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  28. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 22, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Merry Christmas! Hope you and George have a wonderful holiday.

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  29. Ruth HiebertDecember 22, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and George. I like that poem.See you soon.
    Ruth

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  30. Chatty CroneDecember 22, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and George! May your new year be a great one.

    Do you ever have trouble with the type not showing up when you post a comment? I had some trouble and had to keep coming back!

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  31. Ginny HartzlerDecember 22, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I LOVE this quote Betsy, and will likely put it on our prayer line. What a beautiful picture of the two of you, your faces filled with joy! HOW is your knee doing???

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  32. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Such a lovely poem Betsy, Merry Christmas.

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  33. Arkansas PattiDecember 22, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    You two are the cutest couple in bloggerville. You radiate love.
    I enjoy poems that make good sense.
    Hope you two have a wonderful Christmas.

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  34. Susie SwansonDecember 22, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Oh what a beautiful poem. May you and George have a Merry and Blessed Christmas. Hugs and lots of love across the miles. xo

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  35. Sylvia KDecember 22, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    A very Merry Christmas to you both!! The computer techies just shook their heads, so I got the computer up and running myself. How's that for a dumb old broad!!

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  36. HappyKDecember 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and George too. I wish you a happy New Year too.
    Hope your knee is feeling better!!

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  37. ShugDecember 22, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    This is beautiful.....Your Christmas photo is precious....the two of you are just adorable.. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!! Hoping your knee allows you to do the things you want to do...
    Big hugs...

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  38. Gardener on Sherlock StreetDecember 22, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  39. HelenDecember 22, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Beautiful Christmas Photo, Betsy. Have a lovely holiday.

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  40. AnnesphamilyDecember 22, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Everything you do makes me smile here. Glad I stopped by. I came over this morning but was rushing about and forgot to comment.

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  41. Jim and SandieDecember 22, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Merry Christmas Betsy, to you and the love of your life. And have a fabulous, wonderful 2015.

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  42. Rose ~ from OzDecember 23, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Dearest Betsy and George,

    Love your header, and adore your Christmas sentiments - it says it all.
    May the true spirit of Christmas be with you and George and your lovely family.
    With fond wishes
    Rose

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  43. JeevanDecember 23, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Thoughtful poem! Thank you for the greetings Betsy... Wish you both a Merry Christmas and Cheerful New Year :)

    Hope you feeling good. Take care

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  44. AnonymousDecember 23, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    What a wonderful poem - and so true!

    Wishing you and George a healthy, happy holiday!

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  45. Linda PDecember 23, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    A poem with words that are very true. Season's greetings to you and George. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Bless you.

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  46. Betty ManousosDecember 23, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    hi betsy, wishing a very merry christmas to you and yours!
    loving the photo of you and george.

    your home (header photo)looks so festive and inviting!

    big hugs!
    xoxo

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  47. Terry and LindaDecember 23, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and George! I hope you have the most wonderful of days!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/?s=The+Adventures+of+Fuzzy+and+Boomer&submit=Search
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  48. Our photosDecember 23, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Thank You, Betsy. Merry Christmas to You both !

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  49. Peaches McGintyDecember 23, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Hi Betsy!
    What a lovely poem!
    I wish you, George and your family a truly wonderful Christmas! (and ow! to the corstisone injection, but I'm so happy you have some relief) Santa is nearly here hehe! All the best, Lots of love, Sandra x x x

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  50. Small City ScenesDecember 24, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Hi Betsy, Lovely picture of you and your sweetie.
    Merry Christmas to you all and may the New Year bring Peace and Happiness.

    MB

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  51. BeatrizDecember 24, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Hello Betsy!
    I hope you have a very happy Christmas with your family! Hope the new year brings you more health and you continue with this life full of flowera, as well as your beautiful garden!

    My best wishes in this coming year...

    Hugs

    <°))))< Bia

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  52. Connie ArnoldDecember 24, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Hugs, blessings and good wishes for a beautiful Christmas, Betsy!

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  53. ButtercupDecember 24, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Wishes to you and George for a bright and blessed Christmas!

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  54. JuneDecember 25, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Betsy, you're more beautiful, and George more handsome, than the last time I saw you! How could it be? :-)

    I'm copying and passing along your message. I think it's a great one.

    Merry Christmas!

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  55. ConnieDecember 25, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    That is a lovely poem, Betsy. I hope you and George had a wonderful Christmas!

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  56. Jarka PanciDecember 26, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    Marry Christmas time for you Betsy and George!

    Jarka

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  57. troutbirderDecember 26, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    How true.... Happy holidays to you and George. :)

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  58. BethDecember 27, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    I love the picture of you and George in front of your Christmas tree! Cute earrings and necklace. I'm back online, but it seems now that so many are off. Loved the poem! A belated Merry Christmas to you! ♥b

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  59. LindaDecember 30, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Great smiles! Have a Happy New Year!

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