tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post1054532371626574147..comments2023-06-09T07:53:16.715-04:00Comments on Jeannie Prinsen: Our 2014 Christmas letterJeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-80822997654198435492015-01-07T19:15:10.374-05:002015-01-07T19:15:10.374-05:00Thanks so much, Sarah - and the same to you.Thanks so much, Sarah - and the same to you.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-2972769605152715622015-01-07T18:03:24.068-05:002015-01-07T18:03:24.068-05:00Jeannie, Such a range of experiences all in one ye...Jeannie, Such a range of experiences all in one year. Thank you for sharing your joys, sorrows and wisdom at navigating through life's challenges. Lovely to know about the whole family. Such a joy and privilege to know you on line and off.Sarah Tun at Larus Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869469758247396942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-29720214435356728322014-12-27T18:45:08.490-05:002014-12-27T18:45:08.490-05:00Thank you, Betsy - I really appreciate our online ...Thank you, Betsy - I really appreciate our online contact and I look forward to more of it in 2015. Blessings on all of your celebrations.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-74294692781466333232014-12-27T14:55:51.374-05:002014-12-27T14:55:51.374-05:00Jeannie, I can imagine how much you missed your mo...Jeannie, I can imagine how much you missed your mom during Christmas. (How sweet that she's in heaven, at a much grander concert than the one you went to.)<br /><br />I turned 50 this past year too. May your last days in 2014 be blessed. It sounds like you've had a full year.Betsy de Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787903903743238209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-61043188789742332002014-12-22T22:16:59.196-05:002014-12-22T22:16:59.196-05:00Thank you so much, Ilka - and the same to you. It...Thank you so much, Ilka - and the same to you. It was so nice to see you and your family last night.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-11909798866191054862014-12-22T21:41:23.379-05:002014-12-22T21:41:23.379-05:00Jeannie, I marvel at your courage this past year. ...Jeannie, I marvel at your courage this past year. You always find a way to smile and see the beauty in this world. Losing a parent is so difficult. Your Mom sounds like she had a good sense of humor. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us. Wishing you a new year that brings abundant grace every day. <br /><br /><br />IlkaIlkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-82023543412577793772014-12-20T15:31:08.581-05:002014-12-20T15:31:08.581-05:00Yo, Michelle! :-) Yes, I knew what you meant. Than...Yo, Michelle! :-) Yes, I knew what you meant. Thanks for the message. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and Chanukah celebration as well and that your new year is a good one.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-53216619274898858172014-12-20T12:42:03.207-05:002014-12-20T12:42:03.207-05:00Ha ha, Tim! I'd never experienced anything li...Ha ha, Tim! I'd never experienced anything like it -- the decibel level, and the sheer number of people! After the show ended, we headed out of the stadium and started walking back to our hotel, and we must have walked for 20 minutes before we no longer had that feeling of being in a middle of a throng of people pushing and jostling. I wonder how it feels to be so popular that you would draw crowds like that everywhere you go. I'll probably never know. :-)<br /><br />Happy Christmas to you and yours as well.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-35361136494847360392014-12-20T12:27:59.335-05:002014-12-20T12:27:59.335-05:00Your family stories and memories are heartwarming,...Your family stories and memories are heartwarming, Jeannie. Thank you for sharing them with us, and I am glad I can experience vicariously and not in person your One Direction concert night.<br /><br />Happy Christmas,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313216250048083410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-91450323925940344792014-12-20T12:19:58.307-05:002014-12-20T12:19:58.307-05:00By 'yo', I meant 'you'. :)By 'yo', I meant 'you'. :) Michelle Van Loonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069884177270291492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-65304210535962590792014-12-20T12:19:33.724-05:002014-12-20T12:19:33.724-05:00Thank yo for sharing this letter here, Jeannie. Th...Thank yo for sharing this letter here, Jeannie. Those "first" holidays and birthdays without a loved one can be so difficult. Hope some sweet memories bring comfort as you and your family gather for Christmas this week. Michelle Van Loonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069884177270291492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-38505489339023708532014-12-20T10:51:56.774-05:002014-12-20T10:51:56.774-05:00Thanks, Lori - so nice to hear from you! I hope y...Thanks, Lori - so nice to hear from you! I hope your gang has a wonderful Christmas. Lots of love from our house to yours.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-67101668112888711232014-12-20T10:35:27.751-05:002014-12-20T10:35:27.751-05:00Thank you for the update Jeannie. I would have LO...Thank you for the update Jeannie. I would have LOVED to hear you in one of those concerts that you sang in. I often hear a song I remember you singing in Kingston church and realise I miss your singing voice. Our thoughts and prayers are definitely with you during this first Christmas season without your mom. May 2015 bring new joys and adventures your way. Love from the Hellinga family!Lori Hellingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602357775268560053noreply@blogger.com