merry:

December 24, 2011

image from Joe Cavazos / edited with pixlr / gif made with gifninja

it's Christmas! I am sitting here in Missouri with my husband (well, he is actually sleeping now) and just enjoying this time of relaxing. No orders to ship, nothing to make, no show to sell at. Just being content. I know the chaos and busy-ness will all start back up again the minute we get home (I actually already have a very long list of to-do's, hehe) so it is really nice just sitting here and just being. You know what I mean?

Can I share with you about why we (my family) celebrate Christmas? Well, many years ago, a baby was born in most lowly and humble circumstances. Jesus. He came into the world to give His life for the sins of man. Some of you may think that sounds like a sad or strange story. It's actually really a story of love. Love so far beyond anything we can comprehend or understand. Jesus knew His purpose for coming into the world, and in His great love for us, gave His life that we may be saved. The ultimate sacrifice. Without His birth, there could be no sacrifice. Without His sacrifice, there could be no salvation. But the price has been paid, and we have all been set free. All He asks is that you simply believe! To Him be all honor and glory, for He is the Savior of the world!

Well dearest friends, I want to thank you for all your amazing support this past year. Thank you to everyone and anyone for even taking the time to read this blog. Thank you for every single comment. and really, thanks for allowing me to share my faith with you. I know there are many of you who hold similar beliefs but I am sure many of you who don't necessarily share the same views. Either way though, you allow me be open without criticism or judgements and for that, I am deeply grateful. You are seriously the best readers a blogger could ask for, I mean it. I think that a reader appreciation week is definitely in order. (it's in the works, was just brainstorming ideas with Nick on the plane ride over ;)

I don't really have anything planned to post for next week and plan to just take a little blog break and gear up for a fresh year of blogging in 2012! I hope you all are able to share this time with family or loved ones. Whatever you celebrate, wishing you a lovely holiday and very wonderful new year! xo, danni (& nick too)

22 hello's:

  1. the amazing thing is that you always find some lovely words to describe your emotions and feelings in this blog ,which make it personally. that is something i definatelly have some problems with when i write mine and i really have to work on that. it´s a blog that just feels REAL! touchable! like " let´s go over and have a tea together" also if you are on the other side of the world! :D merry christmas to all your family!

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  2. Merry Christmas Danni, I couldn't have said it better myself. Today isn't about "want lists" or decorations. It's about Jesus, Our Fathers blessed gift to the world :)

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  3. happy christmas danni! we hope you and nick have a wonderful, beautiful christmas filled with joy and love. x maggie and utts

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  4. Merry Christmas, Dani.

    you're one of my favorites. I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday.

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  5. merry christmas chica ... a wonderful feeling! hope you're having a super fabulous day! xx

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  6. Merry xmas and happy, inspiring and bright new year 2012!

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  7. A Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  8. absolutely beautifully said. wishing you a beautiful and blessed CHRISTmas day. xoxo, lisa

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  9. G A Balkin Calgary Ca25 December, 2011 18:41

    My girlfriend has been stringing me along for years, just lying and using me. She says she loves me and wants to be around me but makes it clear she doesn't want to be with me. Mum said she's weak, she's a user and I know it. I know she will never amount to anything because she lives off lies and others and has not feet to stand on. Guess I felt sorry for her.
    Merry Christmas all
    Geraldine Balkin, Calgary, Ca

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  10. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Danni.
    And thank you for thelovely dose of reading you give me every week. I really love reading you!

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  11. Oh gosh, you are so sweet! I read your blog regularly and though I've never commented I just want to say what an impact it has had on me since I started reading it this past year! The positivity is just so contagious and I love hearing (and seeing) about all your projects and such. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and New Years!

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  12. Hope you had the merriest of Christmases, danni! Just wanted to share how much I enjoyed the lovely package exchange: http://honeysuckleblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/lovely-package-exchange.html

    Thanks for hosting!

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  13. So glad that you shared Jesus here. :) This is my first time to your blog but I will return.

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  14. Hello Danni and Nick.
    Happy New Year! Wish you have a blessed year ahead ♥
    Thanks for sharing lots of lovely inspiration on your blog :)
    XO...

    Pratya

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  15. THANK YOU for the lovely blog!!! I just relaxed over Christmas, and it was wonderful. Here's to feeling refreshed in 2012!

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  16. Happy new year! I wish you and your family all the best for 2012 :-)

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  17. Thank you for sharing about the real meaning behind Christmas...so truly special. Something that I personally cherish as well.

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Friends, Thank you so much for reading + supporting my blog, and for taking the time to leave me a comment. Your comment support truly means so much to me. Have a lovely day! xo, danni