tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post5386285982138263756..comments2023-12-27T16:41:07.438-05:00Comments on Suldog: The GiftSuldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-30222078587156773592010-01-09T10:02:52.720-05:002010-01-09T10:02:52.720-05:00Sorry I'm slow catching up on the posts of the...Sorry I'm slow catching up on the posts of the week from the Christmas vacation. What a great story. You're a very talented writer. Keep up the great work and congrats on the post of the week!blunozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917109513028096262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-51269033042634786022009-12-28T12:35:35.390-05:002009-12-28T12:35:35.390-05:00Thank you so much, everyone! An especial thanks to...Thank you so much, everyone! An especial thanks to Hilary and Cricket for sending so many new readers here (and if I missed someone else's link, my apologies.)<br /><br />It is especially gratifying to receive such praise for this story, what with it being absolutely true. I consider it a testament to my beloved aunt's memory, and I thank you, deeply and sincerely, for that.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-23159451141572776312009-12-28T08:16:02.222-05:002009-12-28T08:16:02.222-05:00This is a WONDERFUL story! I actually read it twi...This is a WONDERFUL story! I actually read it twice because I called my husband in and read it to him, because I thought it was so great -- and a great reminder of our own childhood. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-64573175039555625822009-12-25T08:50:14.097-05:002009-12-25T08:50:14.097-05:00Bawling like a baby-- you took me back to my child...Bawling like a baby-- you took me back to my childhood and Christmases past flooded my memories. A wonderful and touching story, Brilliant POTW!! Thanks you.imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-79607947463224471352009-12-24T15:03:14.032-05:002009-12-24T15:03:14.032-05:00Wonderful, wonderful story. Congrats on POTW.
Wi...Wonderful, wonderful story. Congrats on POTW.<br /><br />Wishing you a a very merry Christmas!<br /><br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-68742860429400113812009-12-24T13:57:39.467-05:002009-12-24T13:57:39.467-05:00Hilary sent me here, and I'm glad she did! Suc...Hilary sent me here, and I'm glad she did! Such a beautiful story and beautifully written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-85845993359720279742009-12-24T11:55:20.568-05:002009-12-24T11:55:20.568-05:00That was a great little tale, made even better bec...That was a great little tale, made even better because it is true. <br /><br />Your aunt was undoubtedly a special person both for you and in life. <br /><br />Merry Christmas.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-29759878179571070932009-12-23T23:23:20.115-05:002009-12-23T23:23:20.115-05:00How wonderful! I love this story. It brought tears...How wonderful! I love this story. It brought tears to my eyes and made me smile. Thank you for blessing me with this. Congrats on POTW from Hilary! Merry Christmas to you and yours! LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-48973983036287256452009-12-23T20:21:48.141-05:002009-12-23T20:21:48.141-05:00Lovely story, and beautifully told. The innocence...Lovely story, and beautifully told. The innocence of childhood and the love and spirit of Christmas combine here to create a powerful tale.<br />Congratulations on Post of The Week. Well deserved.ethelmaepotter!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10626030604752269356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-44413668173036827162009-12-23T16:03:56.769-05:002009-12-23T16:03:56.769-05:00Enjoyed reading your little vignette. Very dear.
I...Enjoyed reading your little vignette. Very dear.<br />I take it you still love Christmas. How could you not?<br />Congrats on the Post of the Week! And Merry Christmas, sir.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-40871591860992374402009-12-23T12:42:25.355-05:002009-12-23T12:42:25.355-05:00Coming over from "the smitten image" Won...Coming over from "the smitten image" Wonderful story, the little details made me smile as well. i always seemed to leave a sock in a boot while rushing in to the house.<br />Great blogghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964296075867476410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-68604561198824294672009-12-23T12:34:37.956-05:002009-12-23T12:34:37.956-05:00Since you are post of the week, I had to take some...Since you are post of the week, I had to take some time and see what all the award was about. Great story and such a sweet little boy!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-19374211753792133272009-12-17T21:16:01.120-05:002009-12-17T21:16:01.120-05:00This was a perfect story for me to read right now....This was a perfect story for me to read right now. I needed the lesson here to be better about my reaction to gifts, so thank you for that.<br /><br />And Merry Christmas!<br /><br />- MargaretNanny Goats In Pantieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019800312349427823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54848345228157628302009-12-17T20:03:11.691-05:002009-12-17T20:03:11.691-05:00love this story.
the other day i was in an elderl...love this story.<br /><br />the other day i was in an elderly lady's house. she enjoys Mardi Gras and Mardi Gras beads. so she goes back to her bedroom and returns with some beads. she's trying to match the sweater i'm wearing. and then goes back again for more beads...<br /><br />lol. i finally said great! thanks so much! just to stem the tide. lol.Chris Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843546323461336020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-9060553581589753702009-12-17T15:08:41.776-05:002009-12-17T15:08:41.776-05:00This reminds me of O. Henry, of course (Jen and I ...This reminds me of O. Henry, of course (Jen and I read it to the kids every Christmas Eve), but since that's already been mentioned above, I'll mention that it also reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from <i>The Imitation of Christ</i>:<br /><br />"A wise lover considers not so much the gift of his lover, as the love of the giver."<br /><br />And, as has already been said, your Auntie Ba was a wise lover. . .Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044041773404411751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-11729362293595015402009-12-17T11:31:52.830-05:002009-12-17T11:31:52.830-05:00What a wonderful aunt and what a wonderful boy.
S...What a wonderful aunt and what a wonderful boy.<br /><br />Suldog, the spirit of Christmas is right here on this page, with you. xxxElaine Denninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640829930815645105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-29901640420714058362009-12-17T10:56:01.164-05:002009-12-17T10:56:01.164-05:00Lovely story, and new to me..sniff sniff. JP and I...Lovely story, and new to me..sniff sniff. JP and I were debating the old 'nature or nurture' conundrum last night- you my dear fellow, are proof of both, you had a fine nature and wonderful parents who loved and nurtured you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-13579387032755088872009-12-17T10:32:08.274-05:002009-12-17T10:32:08.274-05:00Oh yeah, this story never gets old. It is such a ...Oh yeah, this story never gets old. It is such a powerful message of love and togetherness. Thanks for reposting, I enjoyed reading it again!CSD Faux Finishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947691876538206892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-31941702978623121592009-12-17T01:59:32.732-05:002009-12-17T01:59:32.732-05:00Thank you for reposting this. It still makes me s...Thank you for reposting this. It still makes me smile. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-35212615381143602462009-12-16T23:39:03.628-05:002009-12-16T23:39:03.628-05:00Ah, your story reminds me of eldest son. He, too, ...Ah, your story reminds me of eldest son. He, too, is a very fine man. I can retire tonight knowing much is right with the world. Thank you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-69311225974818467562009-12-16T22:28:35.016-05:002009-12-16T22:28:35.016-05:00Oh Suldog, this was a fabulous read !!! Sending o...Oh Suldog, this was a fabulous read !!! Sending our wishes for a very Blessed Christmas to you and your WIFE.Ruth and Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479687691813477089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-31230115864344116342009-12-16T21:04:19.334-05:002009-12-16T21:04:19.334-05:00I was sitting in a room three thousand miles from ...I was sitting in a room three thousand miles from here when I first read this story. No matter where we are, a good story will always make us smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-80130142354537606822009-12-16T20:26:34.394-05:002009-12-16T20:26:34.394-05:00Such wisdom that comes from the simple little gift...Such wisdom that comes from the simple little gift of a child. Isn't that kind of in sync with the true gift of a child to us on the first Christmas too? Given in love -nothing any better than that and as Maggie said, sponges are darned good things to get too!<br />Probably brings back memories to others too of gifts we gave to folks at some time or other when we were kids that today may seem not very appropriate. I know it did for me -reminded me of when I was about that age, shopping (if you could call making a purchase at the old general store here in town then) for a gift I could purchase for my Mom, as well as something for my grandparents and for my Grandpa, I settled on getting him a package of chewing tobacco -forgetting that he had by then quit chewing at my Mom's behest because she was sick and tired of my clumsiness that always seemed to make one foot land right in the middle of his old spittoon he kept in the sunporch! However, when Grandpa opened that package, he got this nice little glazed over look in his eyes that someone had just given him a most cherished item, ya know. Quite different the gleam in his eye to the one in my Mom's though over that present. It isn't necessarily the gift itself but rather the thought that goes along with it that truly counts and that's exactly what your sponges for your aunt were. Pure thoughtfulness -with a nice dab of color too!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-50181865685453958852009-12-16T20:25:43.431-05:002009-12-16T20:25:43.431-05:00Such wisdom that comes from the simple little gift...Such wisdom that comes from the simple little gift of a child. Isn't that kind of in sync with the true gift of a child to us on the first Christmas too? Given in love -nothing any better than that and as Maggie said, sponges are darned good things to get too!<br />Probably brings back memories to others too of gifts we gave to folks at some time or other when we were kids that today may seem not very appropriate. I know it did for me -reminded me of when I was about that age, shopping (if you could call making a purchase at the old general store here in town then) for a gift I could purchase for my Mom, as well as something for my grandparents and for my Grandpa, I settled on getting him a package of chewing tobacco -forgetting that he had by then quit chewing at my Mom's behest because she was sick and tired of my clumsiness that always seemed to make one foot land right in the middle of his old spittoon he kept in the sunporch! However, when Grandpa opened that package, he got this nice little glazed over look in his eyes that someone had just given him a most cherished item, ya know. Quite different the gleam in his eye to the one in my Mom's though over that present. It isn't necessarily the gift itself but rather the thought that goes along with it that truly counts and that's exactly what your sponges for your aunt were. Pure thoughtfulness -with a nice dab of color too!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-37858821318177831602009-12-16T19:45:34.274-05:002009-12-16T19:45:34.274-05:00You wrote: [He was in love with the world.] And I ...You wrote: [He was in love with the world.] And I am in love with this story. Put me right in the holiday spirit. Thank you.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.com