December 22, 2010

hope

hope is such a simple but beautiful word.  it is the essence of all things wanted, wished, and cherished.  it is an anchor in a storm and peace when in tormoil.  it is looking fear straight in the eye and still having something to hold on to. 

it is a gift.

in this blessed season, i wish for each of you to have peace, beauty, calm, love and yes, a bit of magic and seeing the holiday through the eyes of a child, the wisdom of the elders, and the joy in a warm heart.

i know i will be around later this week, but i like sending my wishes out a few days early so by the time the big day gets here, that i will be feeling some of the same things.  xoxo
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25 comments:

  1. bethDecember 22, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    here's hoping you have a magical christmas and new year surrounded by more love than you ever imagined.....

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  2. UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    What a beautiful post to start the day with.
    I'm relaxing today and crocheting small things for gifts...tomorrow I'll be cooking. Friday we
    will clean one more time before Christmas.
    Then we celebrate our 52nd Anniversary as well as Celebrating the birth of Christ.
    Merry Christmas,
    glenda

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  3. We Blog ArtistsDecember 22, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS and hope for happiness,health and joy in 2011.
    HUGS
    Char.x

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  4. oldgreymareDecember 22, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    blessings and merriment to you and those you love

    merry merry

    Suzan

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    hope is what i hold on to, when times are rough. its what gives me strength.

    peace and happiness to you my friend.

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  6. UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    oh, thank you.
    I needed to hear this today, char. thank you

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  7. CarolineDecember 22, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Thank you Char. I almost choose this as my word for 2011 but went with another. I love this word. I wish you a beautiful Christmas too. xoxo

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  8. Olivia StClaireDecember 22, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Wishing all that for you as well, sweet friend!
    xxxxx
    mwuah!

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  9. inna kareninaDecember 22, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    what a beautiful post.
    merry christmas!

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  10. drollgirlDecember 22, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    what a lovely message!

    i am feeling hopeful and optimistic this holiday season (unlike the horror of last year!), and it is such a great feeling! may it continue! lol

    hope you have a fantastic holiday!!!!

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  11. VioletSkyDecember 22, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Oh dear. I was wondering where you were and have now read your last posts....

    I wish you a Christmas full of merriment and a New Year full of hope.

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  12. JoanneDecember 22, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Merry Christmas, "hoping" for a wonderful New Year for you, too!

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  13. Reagan BowmanDecember 22, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Have a beautiful Christmas! :)

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  14. McGillicuttyDecember 22, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    I hope your wishes come true....


    and check out my new site.. www.alimckay.wordpress.com.... and thank you for all your support and friendship.. :)

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  15. RuthDecember 23, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    This golden place is warm and beautiful. Thank you, Char, for the peace and hope here. A very merry Christmas to you, with all the blessed things you listed.

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  16. spread your wingsDecember 23, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    I want to sincerely wish you a wonderful Christmas filled with all the things you love. Blessings for a warm and peaceful holiday season and throughout the coming year may all your wishes come true.

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  17. and flowers pick themselvesDecember 23, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    how beautiful + genuine, my dear. have a fantastic holiday!

    xo Alison

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  18. Country GirlDecember 23, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    I just want to tell you how much I enjoy coming here, Charlane. I always feel better for having done so. Merry Christmas, my friend!

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  19. SusanDecember 24, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Blessings and peace to you this Christmas, Char! May your world be merry and bright!

    XOXO

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  20. steviewrenDecember 24, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Merry Christmas, Char! May this be the merriest and brightest one ever.

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  21. AmyDecember 24, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Hope... that is what Christmas is all about. Thank you for reminding us.

    And a bright and happy Christmas to you!

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  22. Brenda PruittDecember 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    As usual, your words encompass so much more than a few sentences. Such a wise soul you are. Merry Christmas!
    Brenda

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  23. SkogkjerringDecember 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I adore this post! You have spoken so beautiful and so eloquently- truly from the heart! Wishing you and yours all the very best this Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Hugs from Norway :-)

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  24. Relyn LawsonDecember 25, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    It's Christmas evening and we are having a lull before we start cleaning up all the happy messes we've made. I wanted to stop by and wish you the merriest of Christmases. May you and your family enjoy laughter, love and peace. May you feel all the love that we feel for you. May you truly know you are blessed. Sending you much love! ~ Relyn

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  25. GailODecember 28, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    I am finally finding some time to visit you to belatedly wish you a merry and bright Christmas season and a wonderfully joyous New Year! ...and to thank you for the gift you give me with each post:)

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.

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