tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post1998914422091473008..comments2023-07-31T08:55:36.653-04:00Comments on Lauri Meyers .: A Mom to Share Holiday StoryLauri Meyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-61409822379019970202012-12-30T22:35:22.755-05:002012-12-30T22:35:22.755-05:00Thanks Penny! Congrats on being a finalist!Thanks Penny! Congrats on being a finalist!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-78250654023418157472012-12-26T16:20:17.178-05:002012-12-26T16:20:17.178-05:00Lauri,
Such a sweet story of generosity and Christ...Lauri,<br />Such a sweet story of generosity and Christmas spirit! Great job! Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-6128150005989288412012-12-24T12:32:41.951-05:002012-12-24T12:32:41.951-05:00"It is a sundae!" (that is a silly memo..."It is a sundae!" (that is a silly memory from that 80s McDonalds commercial which my family always says when we get an awesome gift!) <br />Thank you Erin!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-79476398544732442172012-12-24T12:18:27.658-05:002012-12-24T12:18:27.658-05:00So sweet --what a great story! :) You won my Chr...So sweet --what a great story! :) You won my Christmas Contest, by the way. Shoot me an email at erinbradypike(at)live(dot)com with your mailing address and I'll get your Amazon giftcard into the mail. I hope you and yours have an awesome Christmas!<br /><br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-62213227250167529902012-12-22T09:44:26.277-05:002012-12-22T09:44:26.277-05:00Happy holidays Coleen!Happy holidays Coleen!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-1638419449125046662012-12-21T11:39:53.350-05:002012-12-21T11:39:53.350-05:00So sweet Lauri!
Happy Holidays to you and yours. :...So sweet Lauri!<br />Happy Holidays to you and yours. :)Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-56792476999373710772012-12-21T08:01:32.912-05:002012-12-21T08:01:32.912-05:00Well, this story counts as your Christmas present ...Well, this story counts as your Christmas present and a meal then!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-38000377994109212392012-12-19T14:06:10.201-05:002012-12-19T14:06:10.201-05:00That story made me as warm and gooey inside as tha...That story made me as warm and gooey inside as that cookie. What a beautiful story!Mike Allegrahttp://www.mikeallegra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-75714991188120898842012-12-19T09:57:56.001-05:002012-12-19T09:57:56.001-05:00Thank you Jennifer! We almost lived out your stor...Thank you Jennifer! We almost lived out your story yesterday when my 2 year old had her first holiday singing show. There was no singing, but she did sit there very politely with a shocked look on her face staring at all those giant-sized Daddies and grandparents while her big sister tried to get her to sing from the audience... She didn't cry but she did give me the tightest hug of all time after the show. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-25173659848703309162012-12-19T09:55:05.520-05:002012-12-19T09:55:05.520-05:00Thank you so much Vivian! Happy Holidays!Thank you so much Vivian! Happy Holidays!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-78422832345311863062012-12-18T21:18:16.223-05:002012-12-18T21:18:16.223-05:00What a great story of sharing, and I loved your de...What a great story of sharing, and I loved your descriptions!Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-6573319430429688072012-12-18T20:49:13.179-05:002012-12-18T20:49:13.179-05:00Lauri...we've all been blessed because you ent...Lauri...we've all been blessed because you entered the contest. :)<br />I don't think there could be a dry eye around when this story is read...you captured the children's voices so perfectly...and I love the progression of sharing...don't change a thing...publish this NOW!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-15356281317397747942012-12-18T19:55:13.594-05:002012-12-18T19:55:13.594-05:00Cathy that means a lot coming from you. I hope to ...Cathy that means a lot coming from you. I hope to see a lovely Cathy poem go up soon! Happy Holidays!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-62980939981664951342012-12-18T19:51:15.149-05:002012-12-18T19:51:15.149-05:00Thank you! I'm still dazzled by your homophon...Thank you! I'm still dazzled by your homophones!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-69303771133754325822012-12-18T19:50:01.503-05:002012-12-18T19:50:01.503-05:00Yeah, she's probably 6 so she is almost indepe...Yeah, she's probably 6 so she is almost independent, but moms can be so helpful tying shoes and packing lunches ;) I enjoyed your Christmas Sprites. Maybe they are also the gatekeepers who keep those naughty elves in line?Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-16165963211306117612012-12-18T17:16:34.728-05:002012-12-18T17:16:34.728-05:00I feel like your story is the treasure at the end ...I feel like your story is the treasure at the end of a long journey, clicking through all those links on Susanna's blog. I am SO glad that I reached yours - it's lovely. Happy holidays!Cathy Mealeyhttp://bildebok.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-49655561809995402122012-12-18T10:22:59.682-05:002012-12-18T10:22:59.682-05:00A lovely story, Lauri! Brava!A lovely story, Lauri! Brava!Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520719663052253627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-60541296831686273732012-12-18T10:21:22.738-05:002012-12-18T10:21:22.738-05:00Oh my goodness, this is perfect! What a creative ...Oh my goodness, this is perfect! What a creative solution.<br /><br />And I think my favorite line : " Eva knew Mom would be too big to shove into her backpack. Plus, she still needed her quite a bit."Mariahttp://novalibrarymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-57497213094037144352012-12-18T09:34:55.125-05:002012-12-18T09:34:55.125-05:00Thank you Beth. I had Eva and her Mom discussing ...Thank you Beth. I had Eva and her Mom discussing possible solutions over cookies for a long time before I realized the ending was right in front of me. <br /><br />You "skated" right into my heart with your Scrape, Scrape, Scrape Jingle Bells song. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-41403440208343758252012-12-18T09:29:39.854-05:002012-12-18T09:29:39.854-05:00Thanks Carrie! I really enjoyed your story of sav...Thanks Carrie! I really enjoyed your story of saving the neighborhood christmas lights with the same gentle message of the spirit of the holidays. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-46478283118451695502012-12-17T21:56:59.884-05:002012-12-17T21:56:59.884-05:00Lovely, just lovely. I particularly liked the way ...Lovely, just lovely. I particularly liked the way Eva brought Maggie some of her mother's love.Beth Stilbornhttp://www.bethstilborn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-88973808401509590072012-12-17T20:32:20.894-05:002012-12-17T20:32:20.894-05:00Lauri, this is a wonderful and heartwarming story,...Lauri, this is a wonderful and heartwarming story, very well written and speaks to the spirit of the holidays even though no holiday is mentioned. Very well done!Carrie Finisonhttp://storypatch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-16505110664870002952012-12-17T19:53:42.050-05:002012-12-17T19:53:42.050-05:00Thank you Laura. I loved your humbug story :)
I...Thank you Laura. I loved your humbug story :) <br /><br />It only takes a little gesture to show your BFF how much you care!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-52658244762763146682012-12-17T19:51:58.946-05:002012-12-17T19:51:58.946-05:00Rebecca - you're so sweet!Rebecca - you're so sweet!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-66165170941547404572012-12-17T19:50:43.487-05:002012-12-17T19:50:43.487-05:00Thanks Romelle! I might start making myself cut PB...Thanks Romelle! I might start making myself cut PB manuscripts down to 350 so I can force the language tighter. I was pretty shocked when 150 words came out and the story didn't really change. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.com