tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post2190203722563880864..comments2024-03-29T00:35:40.557-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: What Are You Giving?Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-36056006276587265852009-12-29T14:17:37.099-05:002009-12-29T14:17:37.099-05:00There is nothing better than ourselves to give oth...There is nothing better than ourselves to give others. You sound like a wonderful Mom<br /><br /><a href="http://www.makemysite.in" rel="nofollow"> How to make a website </a>kanishkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651620533023202224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80385506722541503562009-12-24T12:34:13.309-05:002009-12-24T12:34:13.309-05:00That truly is the best gift you could give those l...That truly is the best gift you could give those little ones. I often feel the 'no' urge as well.Amber Lynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890268873178010212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30212502702744120792009-12-23T15:54:22.033-05:002009-12-23T15:54:22.033-05:00There is no greater gift than time given with a lo...There is no greater gift than time given with a loving heart and full attention. I love this story.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83678376845722761672009-12-22T16:38:56.835-05:002009-12-22T16:38:56.835-05:00It's ironic I should read this post today. Ju...It's ironic I should read this post today. Just last night my husband expressed the need to have more time (quality time) with me right now. With all the holiday hubbub and kids and church programs...my sweet hubby has been feeling left out and a little lonely. I plan to spoil him a little during the remainder of the holiday break! :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22287660789911874352009-12-22T14:26:38.307-05:002009-12-22T14:26:38.307-05:00I'm so glad you gave your children one more st...I'm so glad you gave your children one more story. I remember when my kids wanted the "find Goldbug" book and I didn't think I could stant it one more time. But I did and now they remember it with love. Have a Merry Christmas.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-8147382129575553472009-12-22T13:42:19.856-05:002009-12-22T13:42:19.856-05:00Thanks so much for your blog, Jody! Merry, Merry C...Thanks so much for your blog, Jody! Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family!!Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-42774341889316904362009-12-22T10:06:13.486-05:002009-12-22T10:06:13.486-05:00Awww... What a wonderful story. Makes me anxious ...Awww... What a wonderful story. Makes me anxious for my baby to born so I can read to her. <br /><br />And it sounds like you got a special gift in return. The love and adoration of your children.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1079194762081181442009-12-22T09:25:18.632-05:002009-12-22T09:25:18.632-05:00Time. Food.
I got an unexpected royalty check in...Time. Food.<br /><br />I got an unexpected royalty check in the mail, so I could also give some money to two of my favorite charities -- New York Horse Rescue and the National Marine Life Center (the latter needs to raise about $200,000 by mid-January for their new building for sea rescues like turtles, dolphins, whales, etc.)Devon Ellingtonhttp://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83835982956540953562009-12-22T00:16:13.900-05:002009-12-22T00:16:13.900-05:00One thing I'm giving is a card telling them tr...One thing I'm giving is a card telling them truly, in writing, hoe much I love them all. I feel like I never can say it quite enough ;-)colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-12402630892479023472009-12-21T21:42:23.958-05:002009-12-21T21:42:23.958-05:00Hi Jody -
Little ones don't stay little for v...Hi Jody -<br /><br />Little ones don't stay little for very long. Enjoy them while you can.<br /><br />When you're old and ask them to stop by for a few minutes, they'll be there for you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33638446087718387822009-12-21T21:08:59.203-05:002009-12-21T21:08:59.203-05:00My kids learned quickly that there's always ju...My kids learned quickly that there's always just enough energy for one more book, especially if it's one of Mom's favorites. What a blessing. We'll sleep in our old age...Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65671541013731223332009-12-21T20:25:02.992-05:002009-12-21T20:25:02.992-05:00We're human. Sometimes we need reminders or a...We're human. Sometimes we need reminders or a little coaxing. Sometimes we have to seize opportunity. Just this evening, I was singing this song to my two youngest, while we played dodge ball indoors since we couldn't make it to my oldest's basketball game. I might not have done it, but it felt like a great way to have fun after a long day. I'm glad we did (even if I had to get help with the 11th and 12th days).PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71938181819229136932009-12-21T18:46:47.026-05:002009-12-21T18:46:47.026-05:00That is such a sweet story! I wish my children di...That is such a sweet story! I wish my children didn't have to coax me into sharing my time with them sometimes. It's so easy to get focused on things that don't really matter and forget the things that matter most.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78704975655809801122009-12-21T18:31:01.125-05:002009-12-21T18:31:01.125-05:00What a sweet story. I'm so glad you agreed to ...What a sweet story. I'm so glad you agreed to read one more. I could feel the love and happiness coming through my computer screen. :)<br /><a href="http://www.karenamandahooper.com" rel="nofollow">Karen’s Blog</a>kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87106458081281700302009-12-21T16:41:57.420-05:002009-12-21T16:41:57.420-05:00I'm giving my true love a baby ... I think he ...I'm giving my true love a baby ... I think he appreciates that ;)<br /><br />Good thoughts though ... I hope I never lose sight of the giving aspect of Christmas and the special moments to cherish.Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-9165286869792993992009-12-21T15:47:05.733-05:002009-12-21T15:47:05.733-05:00Whenever my 20-month-old asks for one more "g...Whenever my 20-month-old asks for one more "gook", we end up reading a few. <br /><br />Like everyone else, I wish we had more time. Time for us, and time for them, whoever "them" may be.<br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11192602965639753882009-12-21T14:38:02.459-05:002009-12-21T14:38:02.459-05:00Time for my family is what's limiting my time ...Time for my family is what's limiting my time in blogland. It is such a precious gift!<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and yours, Jody!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-81916691072249025732009-12-21T14:16:28.882-05:002009-12-21T14:16:28.882-05:00So sweet, and so true. Your children are blessed.So sweet, and so true. Your children are blessed.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-51971024290144453282009-12-21T14:08:38.149-05:002009-12-21T14:08:38.149-05:00This was beautiful. Blessing to you and your child...This was beautiful. Blessing to you and your children this Christmas.V. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406440235719919992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33770631737164302122009-12-21T13:09:38.747-05:002009-12-21T13:09:38.747-05:00You are so right, Jody, and I could offer up very ...You are so right, Jody, and I could offer up very similar stories of my own. We need to see Jesus in our midst. You saw Him in the eyes of your children. Someday, you'll be asked if you recognized Him there, and indeed, you can say that you did. We can't always respond perfectly, but occasionally, we do get it right! :)Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41433129837478445022009-12-21T12:46:14.090-05:002009-12-21T12:46:14.090-05:00I am a serial peeker. I shake, I grope, I even ver...I am a serial peeker. I shake, I grope, I even very minutely cut a whole in a present's wrappings to see what was inside.<br /><br />This year I'm not.<br /><br />And boy is it just waiting for me to! The bag isn't thick enough and I can see *gasp* LETTERS through it. If I just press on it, I could see the entire thing. But I, er, won't, yanno.Jessica Marcantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216857916605708437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43552294019054584352009-12-21T12:38:51.769-05:002009-12-21T12:38:51.769-05:00That's so beautiful, Jody. Those opportunities...That's so beautiful, Jody. Those opportunities are going to be fewer and farther between as your kids grow older and less cuddly.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33137722918016499372009-12-21T12:23:21.621-05:002009-12-21T12:23:21.621-05:00Yes, this is true. Mostly my children just want me...Yes, this is true. Mostly my children just want me, my time and my attention. You think I should walk around with a big bow Christmas morning? ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58490856993402375262009-12-21T11:52:46.185-05:002009-12-21T11:52:46.185-05:00I read a story about a mom battling a terminal ill...I read a story about a mom battling a terminal illness. This woman and her husband decided to take their kids to a large theme park for one last hurrah. <br /><br />Later, after the mom had passed away, the dad asked one of his children what his favorite time spent with mom was, fully expecting a theme park type answer.<br /><br />To his amazement, the boy answered, "When mommy and I ate a bowl of Cheerios together."<br /><br />Your kids will long remember your story times together. Enjoy them, Jody, because story time will evaporate before you know it. (Luckily, then grandchildren come along...)Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59788266030679663162009-12-21T11:11:01.009-05:002009-12-21T11:11:01.009-05:00Thanks for the reminder Jodi. Time is the main thi...Thanks for the reminder Jodi. Time is the main thing we are giving. Traveling thousands of miles to visit relatives. It is so great to connect with family in person.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.com