Comments for debra parker

Comment on lorna & dee dee by Lindsee

Lindsee — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:06:34 +0000

Um, can I be you when I grow up? Girlfriend, you have got yourself a gift! These pictures are too cute. Of coure, the kiddos are adorable, but still! I’m tellin’ you, whenever I get engaged, I know who I’m calling!

Comment on curtis.amanda.jackson by Fran

Fran — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:32:13 +0000

The 3rd picture (close up laughing) is the BEST BESTEST one!!! But, they are all just beautiful…that one just happens to be my favorite.

I wish you were here. I need these pix done so badly.

Comment on must see [again and again] by Karina

Karina — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:06:08 +0000

I agree! Too much is spent on Christmas and Everything in this world is taking away the real meaning. We do the whole advent celebration throughout the month and focus on Jesus. We dont tell them theres a santa. The gifts they get are from us and a blessing. Its about Jesus here, not gifts. Ofcourse Im sure the kids love the gifts part…lol

Comment on curtis.amanda.jackson by Lindsee

Lindsee — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:12:51 +0000

You are so good, Debra! These are great pictures! I thought about you this weekend! Thank you so much for praying!

Amanda, your hair looks fabulous!

Comment on curtis.amanda.jackson by Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:26:25 +0000

these are beautiful…you can feel the love and joy of this family in these photos. i think my fav. is the 3rd from the bottom.

Comment on curtis.amanda.jackson by Jenny Williams

Jenny Williams — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:07:29 +0000

these are so good. Amanda looks so pretty. I was the beached whale when I was pregnant!!

Comment on must see [again and again] by Fran

Fran — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:37:49 +0000

I so put this on my blog too. Thanks friend!
Hugs~

Comment on must see [again and again] by keri

keri — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:56:07 +0000

when my oldest questioned me if santa came to our sponsored child in india i could not lie…..since then we changed christmas…..we scale back the decorations….the sugary treats…the presents……we are doing one gift per child this year….they understand why….we also celebrate advent by lighting a candle each night before bed and praying around our dinner table with it all dark and holy……i have given up sharing our vision with extended family because they never comply and i give them lists of things that are more needs than wants…..christmas used to make me all grinchy but now i just want to love the spirit of our lord’s birth….

keri

Comment on must see [again and again] by Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:32:18 +0000

I agree that the concept is great–amazing and convicting and hope-giving (in the midst of being a little discouraging)–but the implementation is more complicated…. With extended family traditions it’s especially hard, but even within our own family, it’s hard to know how to get kids on board without leaving them feeling just a little disappointed and therefore somewhat missing the point. I’d like to start small and help them grow a passion for it so it’s a passion and not a disappointment, but the first steps are the hardest, even if they’re the smallest. Just like so many other steps on the journey… I’d love to hear specific ideas!!!

Comment on must see [again and again] by debra parker

debra parker — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:04:30 +0000

I really cannot count how many times I have watched this video. It just seems if we all caught the vision and did a little then so many lives could be changed. Moreover, their lives could be saved from death. With their lives being saved from physical death then they can be reached with Jesus of the Gospels and His truth will save their soul.

I think we all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. I think the how is just a bit harder.

I also think we all battle the “My family has always done it this way” dilemma.

Does anyone have any ideas of how to jump over that notion with family?