tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post6937046477209861471..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Advent Day 12 – When You Can’t Be “Home” for ChristmasMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-76874802860993093142019-12-13T18:34:55.412-05:002019-12-13T18:34:55.412-05:00I'm sooo late to the party! Candee, I remember...I'm sooo late to the party! Candee, I remember that blizzard! Our family canceled our annual Christmas dinner get together, and they all lived in town. My family and I trekked to a nearby Village Inn for Christmas dinner . . . and it was closed. It was truly one for the books. <br /><br />I loved your story of your memorable Christmas. I can only imagine how unsettling yet special that Christmas must have been! <br /><br />I hope your Christmas season is filled with God's joy and lots of pumpking-flavored yummies. ;)Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409533877632020738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-47218175167464677912019-12-12T21:25:09.071-05:002019-12-12T21:25:09.071-05:00Merry Christmas, Lee-Ann! I enjoyed sharing with e...Merry Christmas, Lee-Ann! I enjoyed sharing with everyone today and hopefully reminded all of us to be on the lookout for ways to share God's love this season. Even without the snow, many folks are living in the middle of a storm.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-44499159046315705682019-12-12T20:18:29.938-05:002019-12-12T20:18:29.938-05:00What a touching story! A beautiful demonstration o...What a touching story! A beautiful demonstration of God's people coming together to care for strangers and show them God's love. Thanks for sharing your memory and the recipe with us. :)<br />I echo Joy's comment above. <br />Merry Christmas!Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-9968457778363928482019-12-12T20:09:47.312-05:002019-12-12T20:09:47.312-05:00I don't wish being stranded on anyone. But lik...I don't wish being stranded on anyone. But like you said, in our family's case, God was certainly watching out for us. Merry Christmas!Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-1147034989472074512019-12-12T20:08:58.807-05:002019-12-12T20:08:58.807-05:00Thanks so much, Marilyn. And a tea bread complimen...Thanks so much, Marilyn. And a tea bread compliment coming from the Queen of English tea shops is quite the coup.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-13715344001855748752019-12-12T19:55:37.503-05:002019-12-12T19:55:37.503-05:00Love your story! I'm looking forward to trying...Love your story! I'm looking forward to trying your recipe you shared. I've been blessed that I haven't been stranded anywhere, but I pray that if it ever happens, then I have the type of experience that you had. Merry Christmas! Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558798326971730953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-25350404994201163182019-12-12T17:49:08.031-05:002019-12-12T17:49:08.031-05:00Love your story, Candee, even more than your terri...Love your story, Candee, even more than your terrific tea bread. Thanks for telling us all about it in such an interesting style. You've got to write a novella bout it, I'd say. And have a Merry Christmas! Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-88231132665221348912019-12-12T14:22:01.219-05:002019-12-12T14:22:01.219-05:00Raton! Really?!?! I taught at Longfellow school wh...Raton! Really?!?! I taught at Longfellow school while my husband finished a yearlong research project in Raton. We have good memories of this small town and great people! If you’re ever through Walsenburg again between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I recommend a stop at La Plaza Inn for a tour of the charming Christmas decorations. I do hope you’re not stranded there because of road conditions, but was definitely a lovely “shelter in the storm” which turned into a peaceful blessing.Sherida Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986466218366625633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-89946995861849985102019-12-12T13:35:44.793-05:002019-12-12T13:35:44.793-05:00Sherida, Your travel route was our original plan s...Sherida, Your travel route was our original plan since my grandparents lived in Raton, New Mexico. We'd driven past/through Walsenburg many, many times. I'm glad you found a true shelter in the storm.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-81719968640930175302019-12-12T13:32:53.150-05:002019-12-12T13:32:53.150-05:00Glad you like it! I'm always nervous that my f...Glad you like it! I'm always nervous that my favorite recipes won't turn out as well for others. Take care of yourself and Merry Christmas!Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-69387598820109153062019-12-12T13:29:34.100-05:002019-12-12T13:29:34.100-05:00Hi, Jamie! Thanks for stopping by today. We usuall...Hi, Jamie! Thanks for stopping by today. We usually made the trek to see our "California relatives" in the summer, but that year might have been a good time to swap plans. If we'd known. And yet, then I would have missed out on such a life-changing experience. Nope. Guess I wouldn't change a thing. :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29255346067680018962019-12-12T13:26:22.955-05:002019-12-12T13:26:22.955-05:00Connie, I love your idea of the Bible app for the ...Connie, I love your idea of the Bible app for the story and singing. I'd just be worried my phone battery would die. Ha. Then again, any eavesdroppers to my impromptu concert might be glad for the reprieve. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today and Merry Christmas to you, too.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-25237342526190183112019-12-12T13:07:21.242-05:002019-12-12T13:07:21.242-05:00Candee, thank you for sharing your beautiful Chris...Candee, thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas memory. As a frequent traveler in Colorado, I do appreciate your adventure, made more poignant on Christmas Eve. During the week before Christmas three years ago, we were driving during a terrible storm from Denver to our home in northwest New Mexico. After creeping into Walsenburg on icy I-25, my plow-through-anything husband took pity on his white-knuckles wife and stopped to see if we could stay overnight. We got the last room available at an old inn. The hotel lobby was decorated with a gorgeous nativity set, and the dining room was lined with the owner’s nutcracker collection. It turned out to be a magical evening. We were filled with the peace of Christmas, and thankful to be safe and warm after our tense driving experience.<br /><br />Seekerville’s advent season posts of traditions and memories are all special. It’s good to reflect on the past holidays and on the ways we share common Christmas blessings. I must try your pumpkin tea bread! Thank you and merry Christmas!Sherida Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986466218366625633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-55963188243066852992019-12-12T12:50:40.204-05:002019-12-12T12:50:40.204-05:00I love hearing Christmas stories like this. I reme...I love hearing Christmas stories like this. I remember Christmas in '82. I was in sunny southern California :) and my first year at college. Thanks for sharing your story, stories and the recipe!Jamie Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264630069312815919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-35658209027733736152019-12-12T12:24:51.218-05:002019-12-12T12:24:51.218-05:00Thanks for sharing your recipe and congratulations...Thanks for sharing your recipe and congratulations on your new book. I've been blessed to always have been with my loved ones at Christmas so it's hard to imagine being alone or away from home. I would hope that if I was in that situation that I would have my phone with my Bible app and once again, read the incredible story of Christ's birth. I imagine there would also be a lot of off-key singing of my favorite Christmas carols. Merry Christmas!Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-82451878113702493772019-12-12T12:05:26.703-05:002019-12-12T12:05:26.703-05:00Oh, I'm fine, just whiney. Or is it whiny??? Y...Oh, I'm fine, just whiney. Or is it whiny??? Yes, it's whiny. :) AND THE PUMPKIN BREAD IS AMAZING. It's as good as Starbucks. Easily. I love it, Candee!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61007472280714021962019-12-12T11:44:47.719-05:002019-12-12T11:44:47.719-05:00Thanks Gretchen. Whenever I'm tempted to think...Thanks Gretchen. Whenever I'm tempted to think He's forgotten or doesn't care about my current situation, He steps in and orchestrates everything down to the smallest of details. He's done it before, and He'll do it again.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-35674759846279997372019-12-12T11:43:04.317-05:002019-12-12T11:43:04.317-05:00Hi Debby, You just can't make some of this stu...Hi Debby, You just can't make some of this stuff up. The man who handed out the candy was also stranded with us but agreed to pretend he was "Santa's brother" and bring smiles to a few kids' faces. And the only reason the pastor asked part of our family to help with the service was his "regular" congregation was snowed in/out. I bet he never forgot that Christmas either.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-28027993921818459002019-12-12T11:30:13.162-05:002019-12-12T11:30:13.162-05:00Candee, what a touching Christmas story. How wonde...Candee, what a touching Christmas story. How wonderful that shelter was provided, along with food and warmth and welcome and an opportunity to give thanks to the King of Kings. The net stockings filled with candy were a nice touch as well.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. I'll be remembering your story for years to come!<br /><br />Merry Christmas! Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-87218093782456553502019-12-12T10:56:51.071-05:002019-12-12T10:56:51.071-05:00Candee, your story repeats itself over and over as...Candee, your story repeats itself over and over as Christ moves his ordinary people to extraordinary kindness and love. I'm amazed and humbled at how He reveals himself and cares for us. Thanks for sharing your story. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869073516359998296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-79778148295794150332019-12-12T10:38:25.000-05:002019-12-12T10:38:25.000-05:00Sandy, Mono stinks. Been there, survived that. Twi...Sandy, Mono stinks. Been there, survived that. Twice. But I'm glad you were somewhere safe and warm during the storm. Thanks for stopping by today!Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-87095634864262919622019-12-12T10:36:47.153-05:002019-12-12T10:36:47.153-05:00Thanks, Missy. And if you want another story inspi...Thanks, Missy. And if you want another story inspiration, just do a Google search for "Colorado town helps stranded travelers over Thanksgiving." As in a couple weeks ago. A closure on the interstate rerouted folks to a place where the roads were even worse...and 700 people got stranded in Fairplay. Now THERE is plenty of story inspiration. Almost enough for a series or box set. Hmm. How many random strangers became friends (or more) under those circumstances?Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-79854450384899766072019-12-12T10:31:16.384-05:002019-12-12T10:31:16.384-05:00Glad you found a use for that pumpkin after all. :...Glad you found a use for that pumpkin after all. :-) <br /><br />And it's so true. We sometimes get consumed with our own problems and miss the needs around us...until we get slammed by a bigger community crisis. I think that's when God's light shines brightest.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-14769431240470405122019-12-12T10:26:56.481-05:002019-12-12T10:26:56.481-05:00Sandra, after all these years, I have clear visual...Sandra, after all these years, I have clear visual images of sitting in the car, the fellowship hall where we ate, the church sanctuary, the nursery, and even that bathroom where we found the comfy couch. I'm still searching for the right character to face that kind of situation...but will definitely pull out the memories when the time comes. Hope you enjoy the bread.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-91982901649902250302019-12-12T10:24:27.254-05:002019-12-12T10:24:27.254-05:00Thanks for the welcome! I can't imagine how th...Thanks for the welcome! I can't imagine how that would have gone, especially since my younger brothers were definitely right in the middle of that "she's touching me" phase. We would have driven my parents crazy. Ha. I guess finding shelter was a miracle in yet another way.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.com