Comments on: Two Turtle Doves

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:19:06 +0000

It may be true that grace as a concept is something we understand more clearly as adults, but I do think that children generally spend more time IN a state of grace than adults do. Just watching my kids play outside today in the amazing FOOT of snow (!) that has accumulated in the Puget Sound area, I see them in absolute joy…no worries about how this will affect driving, Christmas shopping/travelling, or the wood floor when it all gets trampled inside. That ability to live in the moment, to experience THIS joy, right now, is something that becomes more difficult for most of us as we get older.

I love your gift baskets. We’re delivering treats to our neighbors today, too.

Have a very merry, joyful Christmas!

By: rositta

rositta — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:10:37 +0000

A very Merry Christmas Kelli…ciao

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:42 +0000

I recently received an email with Biblical references to all of the 12 Days of Christmas. It was said that from 1558 until 1829 Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. So, someone wrote The 12 Days of Christmas as a way to teach the young children. How appropriate, since that is what you just did.

And grace, my dear Kelli; you are grace. Grace is gift, all gift, freely given, undeserved. I am blessed by your grace, as are all you touch.

May the blessings of that first Christmas, that breath of heaven surround you and may you feel that grace.

By: Junie Moon

Junie Moon — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:01:11 +0000

What a great gift, Kelli. I didn’t know about the turtle doves legend, that’s pretty interesting and I’ll have to find out more about that. As to the concept of grace, I have felt those moments, too, such as holding my children right after the first moments of their birth, and again each time I see a sunrise or sunset. Exquisite feelings of grace that I treasure.

By: Mozi Esme's Mommy

Mozi Esme's Mommy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:49:23 +0000

Love your thoughts on grace! I’ve always loved the ocean – it’s so big it puts all my issues and problems into perspective…

By: Gracie

Gracie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:06:40 +0000

I can tell you it’s a complicated state of mind and spirit to explain to children, but you’re a magician with words, I know you’ll find the way if it’s something dear to your heart.

By: rohanknitter

rohanknitter — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:38:57 +0000

Ha ha, Christmas-hyped children, I’ll bet they were!!
But I’m sure you did a great job teaching them ….I’d never really paid much attention to Anna and her mention until she was a chapter in a Bible study I was in. She was given such a special gift in being able to see the Christ child!
And by the way, the basket looks wonderful!!

By: Trailing Mira

Trailing Mira — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:54:48 +0000

Beautiful baskets! Such thoughtful gifts.

By: sunnyinspiration

sunnyinspiration — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:27:57 +0000

Great baskets filled with homemade goodies. And, isn’t God’s grace amazing!?

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:14:51 +0000

Such a lovely post. The two turtledoves story was new to me, thanks for sharing. Grace, you stated it so well.

Thanks also for the sharing a pic of the basket, what a great gift.

By: heidi

heidi — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:11:51 +0000

aaaahhh. grace. well said my dear friend.

By: grace

grace — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:50:18 +0000

That’s too weird, although I bet God planned it that way

By: rhonda

rhonda — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:26:53 +0000

Your list brought tears to my eyes. So beautifully put.

Jordan and I send you big hugs and kisses.
XOXOXO
Rhonda

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:00:14 +0000

Lovely post Kelli. I never knew the turtledove story–thanks for sharing. The baskets look great (I’m just going to start calling you AmazingGirl–AGgie for short-LOL). Happy Sunday!