tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post8217764693558762775..comments2023-10-08T04:41:24.733+08:00Comments on Mommy Bares All: Why Celebrate Christmas Even After #YolandaPH Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-91282242141223786892013-12-10T17:46:48.209+08:002013-12-10T17:46:48.209+08:00Thank you, Martianne.Thank you, Martianne.Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-39821094217285287622013-12-10T17:46:18.374+08:002013-12-10T17:46:18.374+08:00Thank you for dropping by, Monica.Thank you for dropping by, Monica.Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-11040901683486662062013-12-10T17:45:33.340+08:002013-12-10T17:45:33.340+08:00Thank you, Charlotte!Thank you, Charlotte!Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-74368801561786049472013-12-10T17:44:53.971+08:002013-12-10T17:44:53.971+08:00You're welcome, Christine.
I read this in an...You're welcome, Christine. <br /><br />I read this in an article a few minutes ago and it reminded me of this post I wrote:<br />"We can't put a tree inside, but I still want to celebrate Christmas," said Melaflor, who escaped the devastation wrought upon his community by sheltering with his seven siblings and parents in a nearby school. http://ph.news.yahoo.com/one-month-super-typhoon-philippines-faces-huge-challenges-080715335.htmlTeresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-16504914206868380162013-12-10T17:43:19.993+08:002013-12-10T17:43:19.993+08:00I agree! Let's party with the Birthday Boy!I agree! Let's party with the Birthday Boy! Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-22163445717274916162013-12-10T17:42:29.395+08:002013-12-10T17:42:29.395+08:00Praise God that they were safe! And thank you also...Praise God that they were safe! And thank you also!Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-27086001483419808182013-12-10T17:41:27.717+08:002013-12-10T17:41:27.717+08:00Thank you very much, Tracy! Enjoy your cake!Thank you very much, Tracy! Enjoy your cake!Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-38528862455617523922013-12-10T05:04:10.702+08:002013-12-10T05:04:10.702+08:00Simple is often best, Indeed, even when life is n...Simple is often best, Indeed, even when life is not forcing us to simplify, sometimes it still is best to. So, I appreciate your thoughts here. I also love the photos of your simple, yet meaningul craft.Martiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304352490207855367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-41481130877317476602013-12-10T01:10:04.023+08:002013-12-10T01:10:04.023+08:00Cake for Jesus is brilliant! I mean, we already g...Cake for Jesus is brilliant! I mean, we already get the gifts, why not go all out for the birthday party? When I was younger we would sometimes sing Happy Birthday before opening presents. That seems in line with what you said above. Matthew B. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02746957505184654679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-36664457383299067392013-12-09T12:26:05.033+08:002013-12-09T12:26:05.033+08:00three great reminders of Who and what we are celeb...three great reminders of Who and what we are celebrating...and great reminders to give to those in need...during Advent and throughout the rest of the year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985386169429863305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-43711025797105688642013-12-09T02:31:13.361+08:002013-12-09T02:31:13.361+08:00Hi Teresa, indeed he is Emmanuel and with us in go...Hi Teresa, indeed he is Emmanuel and with us in good times and bad! The typhoon in the Philippines is beyond comprehension. Both my pastor and associate pastor are Filipino and in fact, my pastor was leaving the Philippines (a few hours south of Milan) as the typhoon was approaching. He made it to Hong Kong before it really hit. We had no communication with him for a couple of days and didn't know what to think. Praise God that he made it back safely and that his family and our associate's family are safe too. Sadly, we have other parishioners who have lost family members. We had a special Mass to pray and give to CRS in Milan and a couple of religious orders south of Milan. In fact, we are still receiving money to send over. Your DIY decorations are cute for your little children. They look quite happy in your photos. You have a beautiful family! May God pour out his love and graces on your family and the Philippines.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-12945404370165037092013-12-09T01:25:50.390+08:002013-12-09T01:25:50.390+08:00Such an insightful post and I love your take on ho...Such an insightful post and I love your take on how to still celebrate Christmas and make it meaningful despite the tragedies of the Typhoon! I pinned your post on my Pinterest board because the nativity craft with the sticks is adorable and doable! We make a birthday cake for Jesus too, which my kids love! Have a blessed Advent!asliceofsmithlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411785385543404159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-31826756521092295632013-12-08T06:52:07.505+08:002013-12-08T06:52:07.505+08:00I love love the pictures of your boys. Their beau...I love love the pictures of your boys. Their beautiful smiles remind me of what Advent is all about. Joyful anticipation.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980448006048694351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-71088727629407509282013-12-07T09:46:14.705+08:002013-12-07T09:46:14.705+08:00Thanks for sharing these thoughtful reflections. ...Thanks for sharing these thoughtful reflections. During tough times and suffering, an embrace of the meaning of Christmas might be just what people need to bring them hope.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662784804825998751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-18131921082364598472013-12-06T15:14:50.617+08:002013-12-06T15:14:50.617+08:00Thanks, Monique! I'm sure you'll enjoy mak...Thanks, Monique! I'm sure you'll enjoy making it with the entire class.Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-42880866967638875562013-12-06T15:13:26.967+08:002013-12-06T15:13:26.967+08:00Thank you, Sue. I also love many things that are h...Thank you, Sue. I also love many things that are homemade. :)Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-880984137248894102013-12-06T15:12:28.425+08:002013-12-06T15:12:28.425+08:00Thank you, Lauren.Thank you, Lauren.Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-14258596066545538342013-12-05T06:54:37.164+08:002013-12-05T06:54:37.164+08:00Teresa,
Christmas can seem to be a time for those...Teresa,<br /><br />Christmas can seem to be a time for those who have everything. Everyone seems to be partying and celebrating with light hearts. There doesn't seem to be much place for those who are suffering. However, I think Christmas is a season for those who need hope and love. I love your reflection. Thank you!<br /><br />I also love your nativity scene. So simple but effective. Our nativity figures are made from cardboard and felt. My eldest daughter helped me make them 18 years ago. Since then we have acquired another more beautiful nativity set, but we all love our home-made one the best!<br /><br />I enjoyed your post!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-45169303956930486122013-12-03T20:25:26.592+08:002013-12-03T20:25:26.592+08:00I love the nativity scene popsicle art! So cute. I love the nativity scene popsicle art! So cute. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888762000870536615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-82885932047757673092013-12-03T20:14:39.798+08:002013-12-03T20:14:39.798+08:00Thank you! I thank God for using my kids daily to ...Thank you! I thank God for using my kids daily to remind me of His love. Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-91321481761100503232013-12-03T20:10:01.010+08:002013-12-03T20:10:01.010+08:00Thanks, Belle! Would love to see you again after a...Thanks, Belle! Would love to see you again after a long time.Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-2622331837567311692013-12-03T20:08:25.913+08:002013-12-03T20:08:25.913+08:00Thank you, Kathy! I agree with you that traditions...Thank you, Kathy! I agree with you that traditions or routines help people overcome painful events or traumas. God bless you, too!Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-67728346067529599902013-12-03T20:06:54.834+08:002013-12-03T20:06:54.834+08:00Thanks! Merry Christmas also!Thanks! Merry Christmas also!Teresa Gumap-as Dumadaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483894667499769036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-64172938229480897872013-12-03T18:58:10.274+08:002013-12-03T18:58:10.274+08:00Thank you for your wonderful thoughts on why we sh...Thank you for your wonderful thoughts on why we should celebrate Christmas. They are beautiful reminders of why we truly celebrate this wonderful season. Cute Christmas ornament. It would be wonderful to do with my 1st grade CCD class. Monique G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04098070604153085200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666513604712315812.post-32954913906972275132013-12-03T17:26:04.480+08:002013-12-03T17:26:04.480+08:00Tere, I love your artowrk. That's doable and ...Tere, I love your artowrk. That's doable and adorable. I agree with you that we still need to celebrate Christmas --maybe simply but still recognize that Our Lord was born. I'll email you.Anabelle Hazardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106609754311503527noreply@blogger.com