tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489648230698637812.post4162561281478328629..comments2023-10-15T05:24:27.628-07:00Comments on Doug Earl Family: It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like ChristmasDouglas and Connie Jones Earlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10260378970295463287noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489648230698637812.post-15166949940744525552010-12-10T10:53:45.261-08:002010-12-10T10:53:45.261-08:00PS. I just got your Christmas present in the mail....PS. I just got your Christmas present in the mail.<br /><br />THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!<br /><br />What a surprise and a wonderful blessing. I was not expecting it, but it certainly helps me feel that Jesus loves me :) It is certainly a big help to us this year.<br /><br />I love you.Earl Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17509669919600776185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489648230698637812.post-22511027644668731102010-12-10T10:20:13.600-08:002010-12-10T10:20:13.600-08:00I don't know what you are giving us for Christ...I don't know what you are giving us for Christmas this year, but I can say that the best gift you have ever given me is your son. And quite frankly that is just hard to top! However, the second best gift you have ever given me is that you are the grandparents of my children.<br /><br />Cali is right. It is certainly hard to know what to do about this time of year. Especially in these times and circumstances. I love Christmas, and I ALWAYS had a great Christmas growing up. <br /><br />As we talk with the kids about their favorite things about Christmas they all go back to family things and being together. Decorating the tree, looking at lights, making a gingerbread house, and "Secret Santa."<br /><br />There is no doubt the money is tight (thanks to $7 grand in dental work) but Christmas will be great at our house this year. Thanks to great blessings, answered prayers and some serious bargain shopping on my behalf :)Earl Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17509669919600776185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489648230698637812.post-3893093437665002252010-12-10T09:23:11.166-08:002010-12-10T09:23:11.166-08:00I hope you know that I would never expect this kin...I hope you know that I would never expect this kind of gift...ever! That being said, your gift to us this year is a very timely blessing for us. <br /><br />You are right that it is hard to know what to do around this season. I want my kids to have a wonderful Christmas, but I don't want them to be spoiled brats either, and to have high expectations for years to come. It is a delicate balance. We are doing our best to celebrate traditions that bring us together and make memories. I asked Carolina what her favorite thing about Christmas is and her response was "being together with family". I asked Gigi, and she said "playing rudolph and getting presents"...so I guess I still have some work to do!<br /><br />Thanks again Mom and Dad...next year, just send a panetone...then our expectations will be really low for the year after that!!! :)Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469162633631917241noreply@blogger.com