tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post3563447056520286370..comments2024-03-05T05:18:23.774-05:00Comments on Book Obsessed Chicks: KIMMIE'S FAVORITES HOLIDAY BLOG BASH WITH MONICA BURNSKimberly Rochahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04603643316536860296noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-64751178711264079242013-12-19T11:42:28.671-05:002013-12-19T11:42:28.671-05:00Yes please all look good :D
Yes please all look good :D<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763362662602360238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-79615351147167799992013-12-19T09:58:26.660-05:002013-12-19T09:58:26.660-05:00Kim, Thanks for having me here on the blog, and I ...Kim, Thanks for having me here on the blog, and I can't wait to party with you again. I'm hoping you're going to RT.Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-2369408459775996262013-12-19T09:55:36.232-05:002013-12-19T09:55:36.232-05:00Sorry that my back delayed my response, Sheri. As ...Sorry that my back delayed my response, Sheri. As to a pillow fight....what pillow fight? Did I start that fight?? Of course not! LOL I believe Amanda McIntyre was the instigator, but my competitive spirit made me finish it. Poor Kim just happened to be on the hitting end of that encounter. She was such an awesome sport to succumb to my rather aggressive attack. I sometimes don't realize how intense I can be during competition. *sigh*<br /><br />I hope you have a Happy Holiday Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-47332225842866877582013-12-19T09:52:24.684-05:002013-12-19T09:52:24.684-05:00Donna, Sorry for the delayed response. And I don&#...Donna, Sorry for the delayed response. And I don't think 2007 and 2008 is very long at all. It took me close to 10 years to get over my father's death. I understand the desire to call and talk. I often wonder how different my life would have been if they'd lived. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful holiday seasonMonica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-76964311717968269322013-12-19T09:49:15.363-05:002013-12-19T09:49:15.363-05:00Sorry for the delayed response Janet, my back had ...Sorry for the delayed response Janet, my back had me in the laz-boy all day. I hope you have a lovely Christmas as well.Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-55737509810583764862013-12-19T09:48:20.270-05:002013-12-19T09:48:20.270-05:00{{{Amy}}} I can't remember your face, darling,...{{{Amy}}} I can't remember your face, darling, but I DO remember that awesome last name!! It's Norse isn't it?? If you're going to RAW again in 2014, be sure to snag me and remind me of this blog!! I try hard to remember readers. It takes 3-4 times before I remember, but I do!<br /><br />It sounds like we have a lot in common. My dad never saw my girls, and my mom died before my Baby wasn't even 2yrs old. That's really sad for my daughters because their other grandparents weren't much of grandparents. My girls were more like dolls to them, and being alcoholics, they're now both in nursing homes with no real faculties whatsoever. It's sad for them and my girls, but I know my parents would have been awesome with Oldest and Baby, <br /><br />I had a friend who gave me this terrific plaque that reads You are born with a family, but friends are the family you choose for yourself. It sounds like you've got a nice size family after all. :)Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-90396642325906250742013-12-19T09:45:14.766-05:002013-12-19T09:45:14.766-05:00Monica -- Thanks for the words of encouragement. ...Monica -- Thanks for the words of encouragement. I have always been an optimist but these last few years since I lost my job have really been wearing on my nature... ugh... I've gotten a couple of signs lately, though. We needed help with getting propane to heat with until we have to leave -- I made a few calls and was able to get help from a local church. That was awesome! We had to go into town yesterday because I had an appointment at the hospital to have my Coumadin level checked. With what little money we had left, we stopped at Steak 'n Shake for their $3.99 meals. Lo and behold, an old friend and her husband was there, too. We hadn't seen either one of them for quite some time. It was nice to be greeted so warmly! When we went to pay our bill, turns out they paid it for us and left us a note that read: "Merry Christmas! We love you both!" It was the highlight of the day! Just goes to show how even the little things can mean so much! :)LadyDi77https://www.blogger.com/profile/08070264701918566438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-91466257930905929832013-12-19T09:30:51.826-05:002013-12-19T09:30:51.826-05:00Sorry I didn't respond yesterday Skyla, I'...Sorry I didn't respond yesterday Skyla, I've been out with my back injurying. Thank you for such a lovely compliment and I'm always thrilled to hear readers say how much they like reading my books. Thank you for that.Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-8581047199268559572013-12-19T09:29:12.627-05:002013-12-19T09:29:12.627-05:00Sorry to be late in responding Lori. I'm glad ...Sorry to be late in responding Lori. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the post.Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-87344985804217788442013-12-19T09:28:26.090-05:002013-12-19T09:28:26.090-05:00I'm sorry to be so late in responding, I was l...I'm sorry to be so late in responding, I was laid up with my bad back yesterday. Thanks for God almighty, LadyDi, venting is definitely needed in your situation. I doubt it helps, but eight years ago, my husband I were in the same boat, he was out or work for 14 months and at the last minute he got a job. By then our credit cards were maxed out, I had one month's house payment less with no bites on house buyers when out of the blue one buyer showed up and paid the full amount. We're still underwater in a number of ways, but our heads break through the waver more everyday. I share all of this with you so that you will hopefully believe that things will get better. You will find a new place to live, even if it's just a tiny little apartment, but you will get through this if you simply believe that God will provide. It might not be what you want him to provide (I sure as hell know he didn't with us, but he did keep us afloat). It *will* get better if you simply believe it to be so. I hope it gets better for you very soon. While I'm sure the holidays will be less than wonderful, perhaps knowing that you have your family to hold close will help sustain you. I'm an optimist. I believe in good outcomes for those who believe in a higher power and accept the small gifts that come your way no matter how terrible the situation. Chin up girl. You will pull through this.Monica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-58818738998465421032013-12-19T09:18:18.552-05:002013-12-19T09:18:18.552-05:00Hi Eileen, I'm sorry to be so late in respondi...Hi Eileen, I'm sorry to be so late in responding, I was laid up with my bad back yesterday. Thanks for your comment, and I hope you have a great holiday seasonMonica Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801472688555176112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-8372393406798803892013-12-19T00:41:42.370-05:002013-12-19T00:41:42.370-05:00I pillow fight in the hotel lobby. Now that's ...I pillow fight in the hotel lobby. Now that's a sight I wish I had seen. What nice stories of kindness. :) SheriVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16002304470079699867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-42091492327304523472013-12-18T01:12:03.848-05:002013-12-18T01:12:03.848-05:00I lost my parents several years ago -- Daddy in 20...I lost my parents several years ago -- Daddy in 2007 and Mama at Thanksgiving 2008. I know it's been a while, but each year at this time, I still want to call and talk to them. Hubby was career Air Force, and is now a pastor, so we really didn't spend Christmas time with them all that much. But just knowing I can't call and share with them what is going on, or being able to ask Mama for her fudge recipe ----<br />Even so, Christmas is a special time of the year. I'm glad you rediscovered that.Donna Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724628946519207117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-31921722274568909172013-12-17T23:04:46.064-05:002013-12-17T23:04:46.064-05:00Merry Christmas monica. I hope this year brings yo...Merry Christmas monica. I hope this year brings you peace, joy and happiness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004046011924608448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-844738222704605732013-12-17T20:47:32.306-05:002013-12-17T20:47:32.306-05:00Thank you for your very touching story, Monica. I ...Thank you for your very touching story, Monica. I come from a small family and lost both of my parents before I turned 30 (their deaths were 10 years apart also). The holidays have always been hard without my loved ones, but each year I find that happiness comes from who you surround yourself with as well as the joy you spread to others. I am thankful for my wonderful friends who accept me and my husband into their homes and make us a part of their family holiday traditions.<br /><br />It was wonderful meeting you at this year's RAW :) Amy Friedentaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07174199282196443501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-34359193530745479402013-12-17T13:53:41.996-05:002013-12-17T13:53:41.996-05:00I have been a HUGE Monica fan ever since her Order...I have been a HUGE Monica fan ever since her Order Of The Sicari Series. She ROCKS and it is great to see that after all that has happened to her over the years near Christmas time that she was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and rediscover the joys of the Christmas Season.skyla11377https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248809387512312244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-67359974905553792832013-12-17T13:06:32.576-05:002013-12-17T13:06:32.576-05:00Thanks -- always glad for any prayers! :)
Thanks -- always glad for any prayers! :)<br />LadyDi77https://www.blogger.com/profile/08070264701918566438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-77589801624756584382013-12-17T13:03:12.880-05:002013-12-17T13:03:12.880-05:00LadyDi77 Please feel free to vent... I am so sorry...LadyDi77 Please feel free to vent... I am so sorry you have had such a hard time, I can pray that 2014 brings you luck, health and happiness. Kimberly Rochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603643316536860296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-12865611526259618092013-12-17T09:47:07.304-05:002013-12-17T09:47:07.304-05:00That was a very lovely story Monica. I'm glad ...That was a very lovely story Monica. I'm glad you found your spirit again. lorimeehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16154357063665478993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-80429800969627177432013-12-17T09:42:23.812-05:002013-12-17T09:42:23.812-05:00Wow... I didn't realize how bad that sounds......Wow... I didn't realize how bad that sounds... Please don't take it the wrong way, I guess I just felt the need to vent... :)LadyDi77https://www.blogger.com/profile/08070264701918566438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-5512698604362525172013-12-17T09:41:15.949-05:002013-12-17T09:41:15.949-05:00We are still having difficulty dealing with the ho...We are still having difficulty dealing with the holidays because of events that have happened over the last few years, starting with the death of our only niece in 2004. Since that time, I've lost both of my parents and we lost our beloved dog, Max. I also lost my job, we had to file bankruptcy and we've lost our house -- we have to be out before 9AM on January 2nd, even though we have no money and no hope of finding a place to live. So, the holidays have gone from the most joyous times to a time full of stress and depression. I have to keep telling myself that we'll get through this but right now, I just don't see how... Anyway, entering this giveaway is a small ray of hope in an otherwise dark time... Thanks for the opportunity! LadyDi77https://www.blogger.com/profile/08070264701918566438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505504541385266019.post-65039206349675879242013-12-17T08:01:52.471-05:002013-12-17T08:01:52.471-05:00so glad you got your holiday spirit renewed. Merry...so glad you got your holiday spirit renewed. Merry Christmas!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564586579222503646noreply@blogger.com