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Karen Howells's avatar

Love the sound of your Christmas traditions. I'm like you ... it's a mix of reflecting our faith, and just fun traditions from our youth. My Matchbox toys circling under the tree like a trainset are just as special as our crèches. Thanks to Ben, I'm able to keep most of our traditions going.

Chris and I will sing and play on the marimba, some of our favorites before a quiet dinner tonight.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Sounds like a pretty great Christmas Eve planned! Christmas blessings to you and Chris and may you enjoy allllll the festivities surrounding this special season!

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Christine Davies's avatar

Have an amazing Christmas Karen ❤️💚🤍🤗🎄. Sorry I couldn't send your pressie to you. I will as soon as it's possible. Enjoy your Christmas traditions on the special day. Merry Christmas 🎄🤗🤍💚❤️

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Sharon Hayes.'s avatar

Merry Christmas 🥂🎄🥂

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Merry Christmas, Sharon!

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Susie Stapleton's avatar

Thanks for the memories.

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Angela Oliveira's avatar

I won't judge you for one simple reason, I think and feel exactly like you. hahaha

Christmas is wonderful and I love this period and everything related to it.

A Happy and blessed 2025 to you and your family!

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Yay! Another Christmas lover! Have a wonderful new year, Angela! It's nice to hear from you.

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Karen Knox's avatar

Cathey and Karen you both described it perfectly! I used to be quite a Christmas nerd! My husband used to tease me about it! My daughter loved it and would help me and we would have so much fun! After her passing I couldn’t muster up as much joy to do a great job. Slowly it came back because not doing every thing dampened my spirit. So many fun and beautiful memories flooded my soul. Sweet sweet memories! This year was very hard without my brother. Not as many decorations were displayed because my heart was just not in it! My faith and my family helped me to remember the reason for the season and I thank God for allowing me to persevere. Blessings galore and lots of gratitude for all the love that was shared. It was all good- no, it was great! Thank you ladies for sharing your memories and love! ❤️🎄

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journey, Karen, and how your feelings about the holidays have felt in times of joy and also in times of grief. Life is that perpetual roller coaster, isn't it? Happy holidays! Hope 2025 is kind to you.

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Debbie Bolduc's avatar

I am slowing down physically too. I love the lights, the Christmas concerts, festivities with friends. Amazon has made shopping a breeze. No more struggling to find a parking place or be influenced by impulsive buting. I have made nany friends on Graham’s THC network, like you, who I am so grateful to know. Seeing Christmas through the eyes of children is still magical. I’m with you, slow down, have a glass of good wine and savor the moments while tgey are yours. Merry Christmas dear Cathey!

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I hope you had a fantastic Christmas season, Debbie! Time to enjoy some down time. So glad to know you! ❤️

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Debbie Bolduc's avatar

I feel the same about getting to know you.

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Jill Derby's avatar

Cathey, I was very moved by your grown up Christmas List. And I have to tell you you're the only person I know that decorates with bows on her tree 🎄 like me. Merry Christmas 🤶

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I love my red bows! Merry Christmas, Jill!

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Rachel Setola's avatar

So beautifully written, Cathey, you really have a talent there!! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Thank you, Rachel! Merry Christmas!

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Elizabeth de Pancorvo's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful Christmas wishes. Cathey, I enjoy Christmas too, from decorating my classroom, to preparing the dance with the kids for the Christmas show to decorating my house. I love to feel the Christmas atmosphere, especially because it is the perfect time to reflect and give thanks for the blessings I have received.⛄🎄🎅

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Being around kids at Christmas is one of the best gifts ever. I hope you and the family have a blessed Christmas and New Year!

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Christine Davies's avatar

I love Christmas too. I put up all my own decorations, but not as much this year. A bit tired. But I still play my Christmas cds everyday and love it. What I loved this year is that one of my neighbours commented on how she & her family loved seeing my outdoor decorations everytime they passed by. This made me very happy. So Cathey, decorate & celebrate to your hearts content as I have loved seeing your photos & I'm sure others get pleasure from your decorations too. Merry Christmas my friend 🎄💚❤️🤍🤗

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Cathey Cone's avatar

I hope you are having a wonderful, warm and sunny Christmas day down under! 🥰

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Lucinda Jolly's avatar

I judge you not my friend Cathey, I love these things too. Life would be boring if we didn’t lift up the one who lifts us up.

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Merry Christmas and may you know the fullness of His love in 2025!

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Pamela Eisen's avatar

Merry Christmas Cathey, and thanks for the beautiful, heart-warming vision of Christmas you've shared! 🎄✨️💜🙏🏼

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Merry Christmas to you and John and Oreo!

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Joan Parks's avatar

Merry Christmas! Your words are spot on and so reassuring. The warmth you bring comes right through in the photos and your story. Your home is lovely and a welcome respite. Love to you and your family! 🤙🏻🎄😘

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Christmas will be different for you this year and I hope there's joy and fun in the mix! Blessings, friend!

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Merry Christmas and blessings for a happy and prosperous New Year!

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Cathey Cone's avatar

To you, too, Anne! 💗

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Merry Christmas, Friend ~ your warmth comes through everything you post. Have a great holiday with your family and blessed time with Jesus. xoxo

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Christmas blessings to you and all the family! I am so blessed by our friendship. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Eve and Day!

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Debbie Brooks's avatar

Everything is so beautiful about this post, and I’m sending big hugs right back. Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and your family🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄

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Cathey Cone's avatar

Merry Christmas, Debbie! I pray God provides peace and comfort for your heart this Christmas.

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Debbie Brooks's avatar

Thank you. Prayers always welcome🙏🏼🙏🏼

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