tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post6861886364576157796..comments2024-03-28T21:41:09.864-05:00Comments on The River: On the Road Friday ~ Ringing the BellCarla from The Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-9373436540712845252013-12-14T21:31:48.821-06:002013-12-14T21:31:48.821-06:00I had never heard that story, Carla. Thanks! Love ...I had never heard that story, Carla. Thanks! Love the photo of Atticus. :-) What we did different this year was to scrap the 'presents for everyone' and instead, give to Samaritan's Purse in their names. I doubt we'll ever go back to the other. The stress of shopping is gone and we all have so much anyway, while so many have nothing.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-65979828321723681042013-12-13T21:59:01.134-06:002013-12-13T21:59:01.134-06:00So interesting to learn the story behind the kettl...So interesting to learn the story behind the kettle... thank you! I think it is great that your family participated in this. I haven't done anything new this year..... Not yet, anyway!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-22851145904216213732013-12-13T21:43:11.962-06:002013-12-13T21:43:11.962-06:00Great story that I haven't heard before. So aw...Great story that I haven't heard before. So awesome of you guys to do that!!I'll Love You Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276744570616649766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-42533660117678480932013-12-13T17:47:02.439-06:002013-12-13T17:47:02.439-06:00Good for you!!! What a wonderful thing to do with ...Good for you!!! What a wonderful thing to do with your family. And I loved the Red Kettle story~ hadn't heard it in years!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693565002250035794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-48113125744480813912013-12-13T15:37:23.103-06:002013-12-13T15:37:23.103-06:00How fun for a family to do something like that tog...How fun for a family to do something like that together, I'm sure you all felt wonderful at the end of the evening. That is a very smart thing to do with kids, it may help them understand how blessed they are to have meals on their table all of the time.<br />We served at a food bank for a couple of years twice a month, it was a good feeling.<br />Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-82865902414721106582013-12-13T14:32:59.691-06:002013-12-13T14:32:59.691-06:00What a great way to spend time as a family, make s...What a great way to spend time as a family, make some memories and feel as if you are giving at a time of year that is often about receiving. Amy of While Wearing Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315150838881036995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-28724968629964317412013-12-13T13:37:29.093-06:002013-12-13T13:37:29.093-06:00That's great that you guys volunteered! I rang...That's great that you guys volunteered! I rang the bell when I was in high school, but haven't done it since. I like seeing the bell ringers because they are so nice and always greet me!Our Neck of the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-48889174193390826112013-12-13T10:43:46.571-06:002013-12-13T10:43:46.571-06:00What a wonderful thing to be a part of! Blessings,...What a wonderful thing to be a part of! Blessings, SusieLittle Susie Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887516404693518321noreply@blogger.com