tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post265352391678088408..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Christmas Tree Farm Part TwoMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-20823793479808326352011-12-07T18:51:00.776-05:002011-12-07T18:51:00.776-05:00That sounds like a great book to add to our collec...That sounds like a great book to add to our collection!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320698565112028497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-14285829968697366482011-12-07T08:57:30.433-05:002011-12-07T08:57:30.433-05:00We do OCC boxes, serve at a pantry (we're goin...We do OCC boxes, serve at a pantry (we're going to start doing this all year), and make big batches of our secret recipe cookie to pass out to friends. Thanks for the giveaway! brian amy 10 @ hotmail dot comeAmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29590021002033660632011-12-05T23:35:41.638-05:002011-12-05T23:35:41.638-05:00Looks like such a FUN day for your family! I thoug...Looks like such a FUN day for your family! I thought about you on Sat. wondering if you were able to get your tree. It's BEAUTIFUL!<br />Also, all your fun, festive food looks delicious. Love all the photos. Can't wait to see your festive home in person.<br /><br />Love you all, Grandma/NanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-83484796589227415692011-12-05T18:17:56.349-05:002011-12-05T18:17:56.349-05:00You have such a beautiful family. I love the pictu...You have such a beautiful family. I love the pictures reminds me of being little and the joy of a child. You a wonderful example of a prov 31 woman.<br />Each year it changes. This year we used<br />our coupons to buy things for any soldier . com We packed boxes and mailed<br />with an encouraging letter. To say thank you God loves you and we are praying for you. We used to send money for our compation child but his family no longer needs support. This is a miracle. I like have people over that may be alone or just to fellowship this a hard time of the year for some people. Thank you for your blog it has really help me when I<br />needed peace. PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32048794426738701602011-12-05T15:07:29.845-05:002011-12-05T15:07:29.845-05:00We try to follow God's leading each year in ho...We try to follow God's leading each year in how we should serve and give...every year he reveals opportunities - which is so exciting. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book - I think my kids will love it!<br /><br />rjkleinsasser@hotmail.comBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152545791243357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73711609747435912492011-12-05T14:44:35.238-05:002011-12-05T14:44:35.238-05:00this Christmas we did Operation Christmas Child an...this Christmas we did Operation Christmas Child and I am organizing a fund raiser to build a pastor in Gbornee Liberia a house. The youth at our church put together 240 cookie jars this Sunday and we are selling them next Sunday, hoping to raise the $4300 we need:).Barbie @ Mamaologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106929271346137677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29495509979624251712011-12-05T14:21:10.242-05:002011-12-05T14:21:10.242-05:00My Family sponsors another family in need--we prov...My Family sponsors another family in need--we provide a full turkey dinner and this year we are helping with the church toy drive. We struggle sometimes but always have enough to share with those less fortunate.<br />Blessings,<br />LisaLisa Northcutthttp://herbandbotanicals.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66473868433490241202011-12-05T14:07:10.133-05:002011-12-05T14:07:10.133-05:00We typically buy gifts for a family and do as much...We typically buy gifts for a family and do as much donating as we can. This year we are recovering from an emergency c-section and adjusting to a new baby so we'll be doing a lot more serving each other and setting an example of selfless love for our own children...and that is okay by me. Although I can't wait to be healed and doing more!<br /><br />HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836755006244231995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-83617952575575036102011-12-05T13:48:31.863-05:002011-12-05T13:48:31.863-05:00Not entering for the drawing, but have to agree th...Not entering for the drawing, but have to agree that the Pine Tree Parable is a wonderful story!!! My 3 year old says it's her FAVorite! :-) It brought tears to my eyes when I read it the first time. Also, your tree looks beautiful. :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039016959542136719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-10474202139451547462011-12-05T10:38:30.725-05:002011-12-05T10:38:30.725-05:00I did shoeboxes for OCC and then give to several p...I did shoeboxes for OCC and then give to several programs through my church.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367820307310200175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-92211735619930348012011-12-05T10:35:55.482-05:002011-12-05T10:35:55.482-05:00HI Monica,
Oh, I LOVED all the photos of your fami...HI Monica,<br />Oh, I LOVED all the photos of your family at the Christmas tree farm. That looks like so much fun :) :)<br /><br />Hmm..this year I am sponsoring a little girl who lives in a rural community about an hour from me. She needs some warm winter clothing, so I'm going to get some good things for her. It's a ministry that many people in my church are participating in. There's a whole community of kids in this area who need warm winter clothing and can't afford those things. That's where me and other church members get the honor of helping out and being a blessing :) This is the first time I've ever done this :) :) I"m really excited about the opportunity :) :)<br /><br />If I win the giveaway, I'll give the book to one of the young family's in my church. There are kids EVERYWHERE here :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-68317704852805486702011-12-05T10:33:40.141-05:002011-12-05T10:33:40.141-05:00We pack the OCC shoeboxes, and my kids each pick o...We pack the OCC shoeboxes, and my kids each pick out something from the Samaritan's Purse catalog to purchase with their own money. Hanna: mosquito net Curry: milk supply for a week.<br />We give to the local food pantry. And I am hoping to do a 31 fundraiser at the end of Cec/beginning of Jan to give the proceeds to "My Brother's Keeper" fund.<br />I loved seeing the blankets and pillows spread out on your family room floor, at the ready for tree gazing.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87246967256386363452011-12-05T09:55:07.234-05:002011-12-05T09:55:07.234-05:00Our Sunday school class adopts a family. This yea...Our Sunday school class adopts a family. This year I'm buying cleaning supplies for them. I figure I'll go to Costco and see what I can do. <br />penelopelephew at hotmail.comPenelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477662076907344116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-68992408580286707602011-12-05T09:05:43.477-05:002011-12-05T09:05:43.477-05:00Through our church we donate Christmas gifts for c...Through our church we donate Christmas gifts for children from other parishes and we support local group homes for adults. You can give either toys or pajamas. We also give a bigger food donation for the month of December.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01634110921192329625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-61974448591325927162011-12-05T08:16:20.519-05:002011-12-05T08:16:20.519-05:00Lovely photos of your Christmas tree farm outing a...Lovely photos of your Christmas tree farm outing and tree decorating. I especially love the end result -- glowing lights/fire! Fun theme foods, as usual! I'm looking forward to seeing your decorations in person soon! Love, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-8202646207235050082011-12-05T08:00:15.136-05:002011-12-05T08:00:15.136-05:00p.s. The novel is by Jason F. Wrightp.s. The novel is by Jason F. WrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-86595382765315652912011-12-05T07:57:37.035-05:002011-12-05T07:57:37.035-05:00My family reaches out to others by donating food t...My family reaches out to others by donating food to the local food pantry.<br /><br />Jamie<br /><br />jmiller_221@yahoo.comJamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42589999530670972782011-12-05T07:56:12.660-05:002011-12-05T07:56:12.660-05:00L Youast year I read the book The Christmas Jar (i...L Youast year I read the book The Christmas Jar (it is a wonderful story) and we saved coins all year in our own jar. I bought everyone in my family the book and gave them their own jars, hoping to start a tradition...alas, only a few members were interested. So this year, on Christmas eve, my husband and I will find someone to give our jar of coins to. You hafta read the book to get the gist of the idea (tease) LOVE your home pics, Lynnebee<br />Mynessik@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70620429900871256952011-12-05T07:29:56.043-05:002011-12-05T07:29:56.043-05:00It's fun seeing your house so festive!
We jus...It's fun seeing your house so festive!<br /><br />We just did the OCC shoeboxes, of course, and our church is doing something similar for children in Haiti, so I packed up a bag for that. I look putting those together!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28351961606622358972011-12-05T07:26:20.879-05:002011-12-05T07:26:20.879-05:00We buy gifts for children that wouldn't otherw...We buy gifts for children that wouldn't otherwise get them. Also we donate money to a shelter that helps men get back on their feet. I usually cook diner and invite some men from the shelter to eat with us.<br /><br />Lovely tree Monica<br /><br />richellecucchi@comcast.netShelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324490627248224561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-44708284949705582232011-12-05T07:22:48.539-05:002011-12-05T07:22:48.539-05:00Our church has many ways to reach out to people an...Our church has many ways to reach out to people and we take advantage of those. We do the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. and we support our local homeless ministry.Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-5252924688783340842011-12-05T06:53:31.007-05:002011-12-05T06:53:31.007-05:00One of my favorite treats this time of year is to ...One of my favorite treats this time of year is to stop in at Starbucks and order a Peppermint Mocha along with a Cranberry bliss bar (eventhough I have a great knock off recipe for those). I don't do it often, and for me it's a treat ~ so I often like to treat the person behind me as well! :)One Pretty Little Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156117047807454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-25856939550909080112011-12-05T06:39:12.345-05:002011-12-05T06:39:12.345-05:00What a lovely day! We reach out to others by buyin...What a lovely day! We reach out to others by buying presents for those who cannot afford to do so. We also help our church with food bags for needy families. Giving is truly a gift in itself.Leciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797629211503809046noreply@blogger.com