tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post971535447073936002..comments2024-03-22T10:44:19.390-07:00Comments on Tamera Beardsley: A Christmas Letter To MyselfTamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-9006668440874887512016-11-29T00:42:52.389-08:002016-11-29T00:42:52.389-08:00grtgrtShwetabloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945314996642903763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-7308072031813023542014-12-09T07:22:26.126-08:002014-12-09T07:22:26.126-08:00Dear Tamera, I love how life ebbs and flows in the...Dear Tamera, I love how life ebbs and flows in the times of our lives. You have managed to embrace this so beautifully and with style and panache! BY the way, where id you find those gorgeous votive holders (rock crystal?)<br /><br />All the best for a wonderful Holiday Season, <br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-6225668327920351762014-12-09T02:48:44.761-08:002014-12-09T02:48:44.761-08:00The holiday season so often brings to the fore our...The holiday season so often brings to the fore our acceptance of the changes that are a constant of family life. Always a time for reflection as we remember with affection or sometimes through rose coloured glasses on times past. A new tradition brings with it new joys and I am sure you will fully embrace yours. Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393826705818799236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-41475475131868839172014-12-08T23:27:42.378-08:002014-12-08T23:27:42.378-08:00Tamera I saw the title of your post when I was in ...Tamera I saw the title of your post when I was in the car running around today on errands and I knew I wanted to sit down and have time to enjoy your beautiful writing. I'm so glad I waited. Wow doesn't it seem like so much has been happening since we met that day? I can't believe Ellis's engagement party has already happened--what an exciting, sentimental time for Mama. And yes, more letting go too. Your comment about growing a 'flexible heart' was such a beautiful one, although truthfully I still think I'm in the process. Even as the boys have gotten older I feel like there have been times when I've been secretly kicking and screaming my way down that path toward flexibility. Sigh...change can be so hard (at least for this mama) <br />hugs to you<br />xo<br />LeslieLeslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-31335565589325609612014-12-08T20:19:35.986-08:002014-12-08T20:19:35.986-08:00What lovely sentiments of looking back and forward...What lovely sentiments of looking back and forward...I am wishing you lots of Christmas cheer :) Hollihttp://thisbestlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-22760999448238017522014-12-08T16:55:48.762-08:002014-12-08T16:55:48.762-08:00You have definitely captured some of the feelings ...You have definitely captured some of the feelings I have as my children go warp speed into adulthood. I really like how you remind us that there are good and less-good sides to everything -- there really was a lot of pressure to do Christmas "right" when they were children, and now we can exhale a little bit. Thanks for sharing :)JuliaWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-3606807603503344252014-12-08T13:04:43.629-08:002014-12-08T13:04:43.629-08:00As always, a heartfelt expression of love, life an...As always, a heartfelt expression of love, life and family, dear Tamera. As I wrote that sentence my phone beeped with the notice that YOU had just commented on my blog. We are so in sync today-I love that! I just stopped by to wish you a most wonderful season. I'm looking forward to hearing all about the engagement party for Ellis. What an exciting time. The IG photos were lovely. I remember celebrating with you last New Year's Eve at Dorie's fabulous party-such fun! Hugs to you today my friend!<br />xx, Heather Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-51918812309523272322014-12-08T11:56:37.061-08:002014-12-08T11:56:37.061-08:00What a beautifully expressed post, I really enjoye...What a beautifully expressed post, I really enjoyed reading it, I saw your comment over at Lou's blog and that led me to you! My children are still quite young but my eldest is now a teenager which has meant plenty of changes for us as a family, not all of them good...it's a challenge & a change & I often long for the days they were very little whilst at the same time looking forward & continuing to teach them to be people capable to going out into the world. Lots of emotions for sure.<br /><br />I wish you a very Merry Christmas X Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-62647173200585122582014-12-08T11:48:13.807-08:002014-12-08T11:48:13.807-08:00I am sorry to hear of no decor. I can only imagin...I am sorry to hear of no decor. I can only imagine the reasons for this situation. I am sending hugs of comfort and joy.<br /><br />I will get on finding out the exact dates of our trip. Meeting you while I am in San Antonio … is on the very top of my list! i can't wait … and realize that time will be here before we know it!<br /><br />I send you much love.<br /><br />xoxo<br />TameraTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-7061910593291684492014-12-08T11:44:30.228-08:002014-12-08T11:44:30.228-08:00Lou thank you for stopping by … and leaving your l...Lou thank you for stopping by … and leaving your lovely words. you are so right about the bittersweet … I have had to learn more courage parenting … than I ever imagined I would.<br /><br />I am so enamored with your blog … and can't wait to spend much more time there. I am always instantly attracted to others … who "think deeply".Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-83698313169143014262014-12-08T11:19:54.501-08:002014-12-08T11:19:54.501-08:00Beautifully said, Tamera! I am also learning to e...Beautifully said, Tamera! I am also learning to embrace the changes and go with it. This is the very first year ever that I do not have Christmas decorations up...though my house is full with children making a pit stop for a little while, there are many reasons why the decor most likely will not happen. It has made the season seem very strange and distant. But, for now, I will embrace all going on around me...and next year, hopefully, the holly and the ivy will return. Please send me an email and let me know the dates you are going to be in San Antonio...I want to make sure it is on my calendar!Pam @ over50feeling40https://www.blogger.com/profile/15271159201006142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-10843677396009593642014-12-08T10:52:34.513-08:002014-12-08T10:52:34.513-08:00I really like the sentiment you have expressed her...I really like the sentiment you have expressed here and you are so right about parenting! It is utterly bittersweet I can hardly bear it sometimes. But I do think the key is to acknowledge that everything is a phase and to try and embrace each one. Lou xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-76503778062813413172014-12-08T10:49:28.003-08:002014-12-08T10:49:28.003-08:00Thank you Maggie!
Thank you Maggie!<br />Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-71167019540809552762014-12-08T10:35:12.441-08:002014-12-08T10:35:12.441-08:00Beautifully saidBeautifully saidMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908363432636157694noreply@blogger.com