Category Archives: Personal Thoughts
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
The following verse was sent to me by my mom yesterday. Unfortunately, I do not know the original author. Please, if you know who wrote this verse, let me know so appropriate credit can be cited. This is so true … Continue reading
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
We made it! The preparation and anticipation are done. Now is the time to celebrate. We had a beautiful day with Greg’s parents, brother and a new friend from Rwanda yesterday ( he is a co-worker of my brother-in-law here … Continue reading
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T-2 Days to Christmas – Excitement and Anticipation
O Come O Come Emmanuel. The anticipation on the day before Christmas Eve has always been a immense for me. Growing up, Christmas Eve services were a huge part of our celebration – the choir cantata (which I endured as … Continue reading
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T-3 Days to Christmas – Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle
Time is flying as fast as….. reindeer. Only three days left until the joyous Christmas Day is here. I have been a part of some interesting conversations about Santa Claus this year. They have made me ponder what I believe, … Continue reading
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T-4 Days to Christmas – Cards
Several years ago, while I was still teaching public school, I decided that the best and easiest way to have a less stressful holiday season was to let go of doing the things that caused me the most stress. Christmas … Continue reading
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T-5 Days to Christmas – Ornaments and more decorations
I know I did a blog post on decorations before but today I thought I would share a slideshow of some of the most meaningful and treasured ornaments and decorations here at Chez Sigman. I think I love them most … Continue reading
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T-6 Days to Christmas – Gifts
Shopping, shopping, shopping – It’s the last week before the holidays and Facebook statuses are chockfull of panic and anticipation that the shopping isn’t done. I have to say, mine is done. My sister and I meet with mom in … Continue reading
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T-8 Days to Christmas – Family
Christmas to me is synonymous with family time. For our immediate family, it has always been a time when Greg and I were blessed to have a week or so off with each other, and with the kids as they … Continue reading
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T-9 Days to Christmas – Snow and Giving
“We are all very busy, but we should never become too preoccupied with our own concerns to help those in need.” Jennifer Chiaverini (A Quilter’s Holiday). I love snow. I have always loved snow. Yes, I know it can be … Continue reading
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T-10 Days to Christmas – Travel
Okay – I will not lie – for years I didn’t know how to just accept things the way they were and I allowed the fact that we had to travel on Christmas day to really upset me. It wasn’t … Continue reading
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