tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post1689751127701423441..comments2023-11-02T10:16:45.866-04:00Comments on Of Lemons and Honey: A Chance to be ProfoundLemonyRenee'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07200070770150819952noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-52102657603865902812009-12-16T16:31:26.138-05:002009-12-16T16:31:26.138-05:00The "shopkeeper" who is the focus of Jil...The "shopkeeper" who is the focus of Jill's story is my youngest brother, Steve. I'm so proud of him and thank Jill for taking the time to thank him for his kindness!<br />Steve is a terrific brother, has a big heart and dearly loves his Christmas store. His wife "Charlie" works hard decorating and making it feel so magical and their son Eric helps out too. "Demory's" is truly one of those old time "family businesses" where the "shopkeeper" gets to know and really cares about the folks who come in to the shop. <br />Sadly, as with many family businesses, Demory's Christmas Memories in Hagerstown, MD, is going through tough times right now.<br />With customers like Jill spreading the word about my brother, "the shopkeeper", things are sure to improve. So THANKS JILL! <br />Diane Demory Marcella, Steve's "Big Sister".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-20515836143936411022009-12-06T13:57:33.836-05:002009-12-06T13:57:33.836-05:00Renee, you and your DH have blessed the many lives...Renee, you and your DH have blessed the many lives you have touched, and your children are living proof of it. No one promised us that the reality of raising our children would match up with our dreams, but when it does it is SO wonderful! Congratulations. You've done a good job, Mom.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535676766174004153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-62408674689309314332009-12-03T13:07:17.210-05:002009-12-03T13:07:17.210-05:00I have chills reading this post today. My heart is...I have chills reading this post today. My heart is full and you have added so much more to it. Both with this post and with your idea for your grandmother's sweaters. Thank you Sheila for making my heart smile.<br />Hugs,<br />JuneJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-25202824147653458922009-12-02T09:42:36.552-05:002009-12-02T09:42:36.552-05:00I love this post. I would have loved to have seen ...I love this post. I would have loved to have seen the Christmas story village! I so agree about the kind gestures... I always try to obey when prompted to do something good, as I believe it is the holy spriit behind it. Have a blessed day!<br />GwenGwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-47133590228028642102009-12-02T01:10:54.084-05:002009-12-02T01:10:54.084-05:00Renee', what a lovely post! You really know h...Renee', what a lovely post! You really know how to tell a story . . . I was engrossed from beginning to end!<br /><br />Life is about 'getting' the small miracles that happen every day and I think you've nailed it on the head with this one. We're so often told what we do 'wrong' and very seldom are acknowedged for what we do 'right'. That shop keeper must be some kind of wise man!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />TeresaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003435899957999222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-38618936237133130492009-12-01T22:20:59.115-05:002009-12-01T22:20:59.115-05:00Hi Renee. I just sent you another email from a dif...Hi Renee. I just sent you another email from a different address. I hope we can connect finally! Your shopping trip sounds like it was fun. Sometimes fun is hard to come by when shopping with the little ones. A Christmas Story is one of my favorites! I hope the email works this time!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454925115428994669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-77292163257384706172009-11-30T22:07:48.851-05:002009-11-30T22:07:48.851-05:00What an inspiring post. Congratulations on such a ...What an inspiring post. Congratulations on such a wonderful compliment on your children's character. My bff always takes her child out for a banana split if someone compliments him (or her)unsolicited on his character. I always thought that was a great idea. Her children do behave wonderfully, too. <br /><br />And thanks for the reminder to take time to be kind!<br /><br />Take care and enjoy your week.<br /><br />Smiles,<br />TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675288859493624611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-89805333139277184512009-11-30T21:33:11.030-05:002009-11-30T21:33:11.030-05:00Thanks for the reminder! When things are Christma...Thanks for the reminder! When things are Christmas-hectic, it is so easy to become annoyed with kids. When I feel this coming on, I'll have an internal talk with myself. <br /><br />AnnaChickens in the Basementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715138502582651998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-39732764950440133552009-11-30T17:16:33.144-05:002009-11-30T17:16:33.144-05:00What a wonderful account of the kindness of strang...What a wonderful account of the kindness of strangers, I think you may have entertained an angel that day. WOWWezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429946787452596029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-13889699257307301652009-11-30T16:10:04.468-05:002009-11-30T16:10:04.468-05:00Jill it was pleasure having your wonderful childre...Jill it was pleasure having your wonderful children in my Christmas store.<br /><br />What Great kids they are.<br /><br />Steve DemorySteve Demoryhttp://www.demorys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-28888755979190949402009-11-30T16:02:02.642-05:002009-11-30T16:02:02.642-05:00Thank you so much for your visit today. I am very ...Thank you so much for your visit today. I am very happy to meet you.<br /><br />I loved your wonderful story and Christmas shopping event. How wonderful to have such a sweet compliment for your children Every mother's dream. And dad's to I'm sure. A kindness we don't expect, makes it even sweeter.<br /><br />Christmas blessings to you and the store keeper. It makes me just smile really big.<br /><br />Hugs, Jeannejeannehttp://backyardneighbor.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-19108479241291340392009-11-30T14:21:00.546-05:002009-11-30T14:21:00.546-05:00Hi Di, and thanks! I'm so glad you got that c...Hi Di, and thanks! I'm so glad you got that compliment from your father; I can see it meant a lot to you.LemonyRenee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07200070770150819952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-41321635425457954472009-11-30T14:19:52.378-05:002009-11-30T14:19:52.378-05:00Oh, Sheila, thank you. I'm so glad you liked ...Oh, Sheila, thank you. I'm so glad you liked it. Yes, it is my own quote. Have a great day.LemonyRenee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07200070770150819952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-56559574553054857912009-11-30T14:18:54.614-05:002009-11-30T14:18:54.614-05:00Thanks for reminding me to do that which crosses m...Thanks for reminding me to do that which crosses my mind. Kudos to you for having such well behaved children. Kudos to the shopkeeper for acknowledging good behavior. I remember when my girls were little, how much it meant to have someone compliment them on being well behaved. The most treasured comment came from my father. To get a "good job" from your dad always does one good, no matter what age you are.Di in Indianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761150851298509720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-28771668637341073842009-11-30T14:13:16.569-05:002009-11-30T14:13:16.569-05:00This is like "its" own Christmas story. ...This is like "its" own Christmas story. I got so excited I forgot to check my grammar. ;-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843500519428498748.post-13762954779695501062009-11-30T14:12:39.052-05:002009-11-30T14:12:39.052-05:00What a fabulous post! This is like it's own C...What a fabulous post! This is like it's own Christmas story. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I'm proud of you and your children.<br /><br />"Simple kindness profoundly affects a wanting heart."<br /><br />Is this your own quote or did you read this? I love this more than anything. And it's so true! <br /><br />I think this post is far better than any tree or mantle post you could do. It affected me. I guess my heart was wanting, and I'm so glad you filled it. XOXOXO<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.com