tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post7745693509906050743..comments2023-07-10T02:43:43.866-05:00Comments on party of five: Season for Givingjenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810704320045019892noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-18614599027017682562008-12-08T08:49:00.000-06:002008-12-08T08:49:00.000-06:00You are right on...unfortunately, I would've done ...You are right on...unfortunately, I would've done things your way, and I, too, would later feel terrible that I didn't step up. Certainly don't question inferiority. You are obviously way superior to this person! Great job raising grateful, giving children.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299589261320833903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-72971318951884867162008-12-04T19:01:00.001-06:002008-12-04T19:01:00.001-06:00You are raising a very good girl with GREAT morals...You are raising a very good girl with GREAT morals and love. What more could you ask for? I think it is wonderful that she has a heart and a "mind set" to think about others and make sure 20 people were thought about at Christmas. Don't let some narrow minded woman ruin that for you. Also, don't feel bad about not having a "come back"...I would have done the same thing and got home and thought about 100+ things I could have said. Learn from it and move on...you are doing something right, Summer is a great kid!!! That is what counts!!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706972358562297677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-18342370127117236972008-12-04T19:01:00.000-06:002008-12-04T19:01:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706972358562297677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-19171439586247745362008-12-04T16:13:00.000-06:002008-12-04T16:13:00.000-06:00GOOD FOR YOU AND GOOD FOR SUMMER!!Tom and I have a...GOOD FOR YOU AND GOOD FOR SUMMER!!<BR/>Tom and I have always given to Toys for Tots and this year we're doing the Angel Tree at work and a shoebox gift giving at church. We even had the boys go through their toys and choose which items they no longer played with. We explained to Lukas we were going to give them to some little kids who may not get much for xmas. He was SO sweet about it!! We're giving them to Goodwill but we know people will be shopping there this year for presents. It's tough - especially this year. ANYTHING people give - even if it's only their TIME is a wonderful thing!!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110520831324285286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-38079652575097874132008-12-04T15:24:00.000-06:002008-12-04T15:24:00.000-06:00unreal... wow. It is so true about the saying of "...unreal... <BR/>wow. <BR/>It is so true about the saying of "it's the thought that counts" and that year you and Summer were so thoughtful and I am sure brought smiles to 20+ kids (and their families) because of your gesture. Even if it lasted just a few minutes, they had a moment to unwrap a present that was chosen and given to them. It does not matter what the value is. <BR/>I probably would have been in shock/stunned to say something like you were, but you should not let that affect your gesture and letting it make you feel inferior -that feeling is left for that person. I feel sorry for people like that. It so does not matter what is on the outside. <BR/>Thanks for keeping everyone on their toes and sharing that story -it just proves how important small guestures are and how much they are needed in this world.Jennifer Witham Buck / Graceful Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625174077392253803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-63095274378861700052008-12-04T13:59:00.000-06:002008-12-04T13:59:00.000-06:00Jennie - i am so thankful that people try to give ...Jennie - <BR/><BR/>i am so thankful that people try to give to other people that they don't know at this time of year. when my family first came here, we didn't have anything. the church that sponsored us really had to do a lot of things to help us out and we were fortunate that so many people were so kind and giving. i never forget it. too bad for those small-minded people who don't see that it's the kind intentions and the gift of giving that we grow up to remember - and hardly ever the actual toy. besides, kids find joy and treasure in so many things - just having something wrapped up is so much fun. :)hien k. d.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03126803752783189393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7045031380770615121.post-73750367505407225532008-12-04T13:17:00.000-06:002008-12-04T13:17:00.000-06:00reading that makes me sick! I can't believe someo...reading that makes me sick! I can't believe someone could be so cold. We always give to the giving tree at mike's work. (I think that is what it is called) When we just had Ryan he would pick a boy around the same age, last year we did two. One boy, and one girl! This year mike forgot to get a name, so we are donating to toys for tots. It doesn't have to cost much, and you spending 20 bucks on someone you don't even know is wondeful. Money is tight around this time of year, and to think of others in need wonderful! PISS (yes PISS) ON HER!! Great post, made me realize how fortunate I am.<BR/><BR/>nothing has happened at your house yet....hmmm...must have been the nyquil for lunch!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669815657850153852noreply@blogger.com