Counting my Blessings

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Traditional though it may be, I really don’t want to waste the time and energy reviewing my year.  If I’m patient a day or two, WordPress will do it for me, and those of you who’ve put up with me all this time deserve better.  What I do want to do is to say a heartfelt thanks to all of you!  It’s been a good year for me and I have many reasons to count my blessings.  Please know that all of you out there number among them.

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You probably don’t need to look very hard to realise that I’m sharing the beauty of my daughter’s tree.  The hand-made trimmings give it away.  It helps to keep her near to me.  Sentimental old fool!

Not all of us have had such a happy year, yet most of us are survivors.  One such lady, whose beautiful post this morning caught my eye, deserves some Christmas love.  I hope that you are all as prepared as you need to be to spend a joyful Christmas.

 

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  4. What a beautiful tree Jo! Have very much appreciated your visits to my little corner of “Blogland” in 2015 and really enjoy reading your lovely posts too. I’ve been rather absent this past week – with our daughter back and Christmas preparations it’s been very hectic! Just on a break in between cooking Christmas Eve dinner – we have our main meal tonight and visitors are due very soon! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and many good wishes for the New Year plus many more hours of happy blogging! X 🙂

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    1. Thanks so much, Rosemay 🙂 You’ve been lovely company! I’m doing last minute panic. I’ve just ordered a present to pick up in store today and it appears to be being sent somewhere else!!! Oh, the joys of Christmas shopping! Have a very lovely time together and my very best wishes for 2016. 🙂

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  5. Jo you have kept me in good shape all year for all of the walking. I so hope to follow some of your lovely trails one day.
    Thank you for your loyal support over the past years. I am so grateful dear one. Xo

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    1. As each of my ‘blessings’ pops up in the comments I smile, Sue. 🙂 You’ve been a lovely companion this year. Now grab that suitcase and get out of here! 🙂 And take some Christmas love with you 🙂 🙂

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  8. Such a beautiful tree. 🙂

    I was watching White Christmas the other evening and thought to myself, obviously the title song has rightly become the one best known but the song I actually love is “Count Your Blessings”. And then your post popped up. It’s a good theme for this time of year, I think. Many blessings to you and your family, Jo. 🙂

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    1. You’re a kind soul, Heather! There you lie counting your broken ribs and still radiating joy (I know- the other half might not agree 🙂 🙂 ). Thanks for being a blessing, H, and a speedy recovery and happy 2016 to you. I’m off to sing-along-a-Bing 🙂

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  9. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you in 2015 and very much appreciate your friendship. Looking forward to hanging out with you here in 2016. Have a great holiday and a fun filled New Year. PS LOVE the tree 🎅🏼🎁🎄🎆

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    1. Some she makes with glass beads, others she embellishes, Gilly. You would love her home! It’s beautiful year round but even better at Christmas. 🙂 Hugs, sweetheart! Have fun!

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  14. I bet Lisa is chuffed her tree is taking centre stage Jo … a lovely & festive touch there .
    Lots of cheer 😉 fun and blessings to you and yours – have a fabulous time xx

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    1. Thanks, sweetheart! I’ve been chasing my tail all day long 😦 Didn’t catch it! No worries- will try harder tomorrow. 🙂
      Have a super duper time with yours! More Christmas hugs coming right over 🙂

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    1. I’ve just flopped in a heap! Tomorrow will have to do for the rest. So glad tis but once a year. 🙂 I don’t even do anything extravagant so why does it take so much time? Think I’d better put time management skills on my wish list next time 🙂 Thanks for your kindness and your company. Have a lovely Christmas!

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  16. Beautiful ornaments, Jo. I’ve truly enjoyed ‘our’ walks, thanks to your generosity and photographic eye. Let’s do it again next year 😉🍾🇬🇧🇺🇸

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