tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post2163855740281454039..comments2023-10-12T15:03:15.389+01:00Comments on Lindsay's Romantics: Happy Holidays to all & to all a good night!Lindsay Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-19707740947540896982009-12-15T22:50:51.705+00:002009-12-15T22:50:51.705+00:00I enjoyed reading this, Chelle. Back in college I ...I enjoyed reading this, Chelle. Back in college I took a Jewish and Christian traditions class and was charmed by many Jewish traditions.<br /><br />Happy Hanukah!LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-2051099745401174822009-12-13T10:07:19.346+00:002009-12-13T10:07:19.346+00:00ah yes, and many of my friends pointed out that th...ah yes, and many of my friends pointed out that there were 12 days of Christmas compared to the eight days of Chanukah! lol.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-63717181120118043852009-12-12T20:55:28.760+00:002009-12-12T20:55:28.760+00:00That's for the wonderful post. Growing up, my ...That's for the wonderful post. Growing up, my friends who celebrated Chanukah were always quick to point out they got presents eight nights instead of just one. ;-)<br /><br />Happy Chanukah!Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-69028178085141413782009-12-12T01:51:01.189+00:002009-12-12T01:51:01.189+00:00A man named Finite awoke and found himself in a si...A man named Finite awoke and found himself in a sinkhole full of quick sand. He was sinking very slowly and knew that he would meet certain death.<br /><br />A man came along who had holes in his hands. The man threw Finite a rope and told him to grab it and he would pull him to safety.<br /><br />Finite looked at the holes in the man's hands and said, “Your not real.” “It is not scientifically possible for a man to live who has holes in his hands.<br /><br />The man with the holes in his hands looked at the guy a little puzzled and said, “You are in a sinkhole and about to die. Your response to my help is to say I’m not real?”<br /><br />Finite said, “Well, I like how warm the sand is and I really don’t want to get out. Second, I know I am having an illusion because it is not possible for a man to have holes in his hands and still help me out.” Therefore, morally I like my plight and scientifically, you don’t exist being a mere projection of my mind.<br /><br />The man with the holes in his hands said, “Listen, I was sent here by my father to help people out so please let me help you! I will take you to my father’s mansion where you can enjoy life for eternity. Obviously, death was not able to hold me in the grave because the holes in my hands are proof that I overcame death. I now have the power to save you so grab the rope!”<br /><br />Finite put his fingers in the ears and said, “Now I know I am hearing things because there is no such thing as eternal life…Everyone dies so I am going to take my turn and just enjoy this warm sand until the end.”<br /><br />The man with the holes in his hand said, “If you won’t grab the rope, then I won’t be able to help you…please, please take the rope and I can pull you out. Have faith my friend.”<br /><br />A few moments later Finite sunk into the quick sand and out of sight. Finite was surprised that he did not die as expected. He just sat there surrounded by sand, unable to move, unable to breathe, unable to talk with his fingers in his ears. Finite tried to comfort himself by thinking, “I would rather stay here for eternity than believe that the man with the holes in His hand could help me. Faith in that mirage is irrational!!<br /><br />So Finite sat in the quicksand for eternity. Day in and day out for eternity Finite was always thinking about the man with the holes in his hands. He would comfort himself thinking, “It was better to not have faith than to believe something that didn’t make sense.”<br /><br />The man with the holes in His hands continued to call him for the rest of eternity; however, Finite could not hear his voice because he had plugged his ears.<br /><br /><br />The Lesson<br /><br />If you are not with Christ, you will be thinking about Christ for eternity anyway... so have faith.D.L. Folkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088685389758373359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-86887567502700493332009-12-10T21:42:50.899+00:002009-12-10T21:42:50.899+00:00I am so happy to share this with you. Personally I...I am so happy to share this with you. Personally I enjoy all of this holiday season - the decorations, the lights, the festivities... I especially enjoy the "ruach" (spirit)and the fervor that everyone embraces at this time of year. Banish the "bah humbugs"!Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-52615497140594430932009-12-10T21:20:42.812+00:002009-12-10T21:20:42.812+00:00Chelle, this is best explanation I've read, so...Chelle, this is best explanation I've read, so far. Thanks.<br />You are so right about celebrating with lights. <br />It is a season to bring forth light and joy.<br />Happy HanukahSavanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-83932578458755105432009-12-10T18:08:18.540+00:002009-12-10T18:08:18.540+00:00Thank you so much for sharing this, Chelle. It'...Thank you so much for sharing this, Chelle. It's so interesting and like Lindsay, I know I will read it over again and again.Kaye Manrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639814610213100626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-52731727293639974232009-12-10T16:12:02.126+00:002009-12-10T16:12:02.126+00:00Hi Kimberlee, Lindsay & Jane, Thanks for stopp...Hi Kimberlee, Lindsay & Jane, Thanks for stopping by. And yes Jane, it is correct to wish someone Happy Hanukah. This is a holiday season for all of us to celebrate our triumphs and re-dedications. <br /><br />Notice also that Chanukah (candles), Christmas (tree lights & Star of Bethlehem), Winter Solstice (rebirth of the sun), and Kwazaa (candles) all celebrate with lights - this is a warm season of light and joy. Happy Holidays to all.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-31546584220487720152009-12-10T11:12:12.896+00:002009-12-10T11:12:12.896+00:00Wow, this is fascinating! Thanks for sharing it, ...Wow, this is fascinating! Thanks for sharing it, Chelle. I use to work with a Jewish lady who'd come out with all kinds of Yiddish expressions, especially when she was annoyed or exasperated. It always sounded like THE very best way to express yourself! Is it correct to wish you 'happy Hanuka?' <br /><br />Jane xJane Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633011977001159724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-74119006982593264652009-12-10T08:25:35.121+00:002009-12-10T08:25:35.121+00:00Wonderful post, Chelle! Thank you for sharing this...Wonderful post, Chelle! Thank you for sharing this. I know I shall look at it and read it again and again.Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-86860730606877791162009-12-10T07:44:21.267+00:002009-12-10T07:44:21.267+00:00oh yes, this was great, Chelle, and now I have to ...oh yes, this was great, Chelle, and now I have to dig out a recipe for latkes I used to make. Yummm! Thanks for the great posting and the shared knowledge :)Kimberlee Williamshttp://wwwvanillaheartbooksandauthors.comnoreply@blogger.com