Friday, December 25, 2009

merry christmas


The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.

Much love, willow ~~xx

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Irish blessing, my photo

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71 comments:

  1. LeahThu Dec 24, 10:44:00 AM

    Happy Christmas, Willow!

    xo Leah

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  2. UnknownThu Dec 24, 10:49:00 AM

    A lovely Christmas blessing--Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you & yours.

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  3. BarryThu Dec 24, 10:55:00 AM

    Wishing you a very merry and white Christmas, with lots and lots of snow!

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  4. steviewrenThu Dec 24, 11:05:00 AM

    Beautiful blessing and a beautiful photo. It has been a pleasure blogging with you this year! May you and your family have a wonderful holiday together.

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  5. AnonymousThu Dec 24, 11:10:00 AM

    Willow,
    How absolutely beautiful!!! :)
    Warmest Christmas Wishes and Holiday Festive Cheer to all at Willow Manor!
    Missing you xoxo
    Hugs,
    Unks (The Bach)

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  6. Andrea CremerThu Dec 24, 11:15:00 AM

    Merry Christmas, Willow!

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  7. GThu Dec 24, 11:19:00 AM

    A Very Merry Christmas to all at Willow Manor! The photograph and poem are beautiful, as are all features on your ravishing blog.

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  8. YoliThu Dec 24, 11:20:00 AM

    Same to you sweet beautiful Willow.

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  9. Pamela Terry and EdwardThu Dec 24, 11:26:00 AM

    A very Happy Christmas, Willow! From both of us.

    And, on a side note.... you are so right about Vera Ellen's waist! My husband always says..."there's not enough room for her internal organs!"

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  10. Lorenzo — Alchemist's PillowThu Dec 24, 11:26:00 AM

    Merry Christmas and the warmest of wishes to all of you at willow manor ...

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  11. AnonymousThu Dec 24, 11:32:00 AM

    The Madonna and Child photo is beautiful! And your Christmas poem is amazing!! You have summed up the true spirit of this wonderful season in your words.
    Merry Christmas to you and all your family with love.
    LadyCat

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  12. MarchelineThu Dec 24, 11:39:00 AM

    Merry Christmas, Willow!

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  13. MaryThu Dec 24, 11:41:00 AM

    Blessed Christmas to you Willow

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  14. ellen abbottThu Dec 24, 11:50:00 AM

    Love and blessings to you. Enjoy your Christmas.

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  15. Brian MillerThu Dec 24, 11:55:00 AM

    we wish you a merry christmas
    we wish you a merry christmas
    we wish you a merry christmas
    and a happpppppppy neeewwww yeeeaaar!

    beautiful, willow.

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  16. RochelleThu Dec 24, 12:00:00 PM

    Thank you Willow and I wish you the same.

    xoxo
    Rochelle

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  17. tonyThu Dec 24, 12:08:00 PM

    Have A Brilliant Christmas Willow.x.

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  18. Kevin MusgroveThu Dec 24, 12:11:00 PM

    Have a cool Yule, Willow!

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  19. Terri KahrsThu Dec 24, 12:13:00 PM

    Beautiful, Willow! A blessed and very Merry Christmas to you and yours! Holiday hugs, Terri

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  20. MikeThu Dec 24, 12:30:00 PM

    I think that I am up to about 8 times, but Merry Christmas again! :))

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  21. DollZandThingZThu Dec 24, 12:39:00 PM

    And the same to you and yours! Merry Christmas!

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  22. ceeceeThu Dec 24, 12:41:00 PM

    Thinking of you and wishing you a very Happy Holiday, Willow!

    Catherine

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  23. Relyn LawsonThu Dec 24, 01:12:00 PM

    Here it is Christmas Eve and I have a pile of things still to do. Before I don my little elf hat and get busy, I wanted to stop by and wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. May this holiday season bring you much joy and laughter. May the gifts you give be received with delight and may you know how very much you are loved. Merry Christmas, my friend.

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  24. Michael LockridgeThu Dec 24, 01:20:00 PM

    Merry Christmas! A very Merry Christmas, indeed!

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  25. Tattered and LostThu Dec 24, 01:22:00 PM

    Always such a nice place to visit and nevermore so than today. Merry Christmas Willow.

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  26. Chemin des MuguetsThu Dec 24, 01:30:00 PM

    May this blessed season fill your heart with happiness.

    Love at Christmas,

    Marjorie

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  27. KayThu Dec 24, 02:27:00 PM

    Blessings to you too willow....x

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  28. Raph G. NeckmannThu Dec 24, 02:40:00 PM

    Wishing you a nextra-special Merry Christmas, Willow! What a lovely poem.

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  29. Sandra LeighThu Dec 24, 03:04:00 PM

    Happy Christmas to you, Willow.

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  30. MeganThu Dec 24, 03:09:00 PM

    Merry Christmas, darlin! What a lucky day for me, finding your (not so) little corner of the blogosphere.

    xoxo

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  31. UnknownThu Dec 24, 03:20:00 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, Willow.
    I'm a new follower and so look forward to your lovely posts.
    I look forward to 2010.
    Cheers...

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  32. Reya MellickerThu Dec 24, 04:04:00 PM

    Thank you so much, Willow!!

    Happiest Christmas to you, too.

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  33. Ronda LaveenThu Dec 24, 04:29:00 PM

    Wishing you a warm, happy holiday with your family and friends.

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  34. isabella kramer - vereditThu Dec 24, 04:45:00 PM

    Willow,
    it's so absolutely beautiful!

    I wish you a very merry and festive celebration with your loved ones and only the best for the coming new year.

    sincerely Isabella

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  35. Vicki LaneThu Dec 24, 04:47:00 PM

    A joyful Christmas to you, Willow! We've been without power since Friday but I'm happy it came back on in time for me to wish my blog friends the best of holidays.

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  36. Barbara MartinThu Dec 24, 05:53:00 PM

    A very Merry Christmas to you, Willow. Enjoy your days and take some time for youself in a cozy chair and hot drink.

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  37. Carol MurdockThu Dec 24, 06:20:00 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR FRIEND !! xoxo

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  38. TinaThu Dec 24, 06:30:00 PM

    Happy Christmas from Ireland. I look forward to life at Willow Manor in the New Year.
    T

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  39. GladysThu Dec 24, 06:47:00 PM

    And to you too Willow. That was lovely. You are lovely.

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  40. CatalystThu Dec 24, 08:20:00 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Willow.

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  41. LizzieThu Dec 24, 09:28:00 PM

    Merry Christmas, Willow. You and your family deserve good things.

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  42. stevenThu Dec 24, 11:45:00 PM

    a lovely happy christmas day to you my willow friend!!! steven

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  43. dsFri Dec 25, 12:40:00 AM

    Lovely. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Willow. Enjoy!

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  44. ArtPropelledFri Dec 25, 12:49:00 AM

    Beautiful words, thank you Willow.
    A joyful christmas to you and yours.

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  45. MerisiFri Dec 25, 12:53:00 AM

    Merry Christmas, Willow! :-)

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  46. A Brit in TennesseeFri Dec 25, 02:03:00 AM

    A very Merry Christmas dear Willow !

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  47. LeeFri Dec 25, 02:55:00 AM

    ✫✫✫ MERRY CHRISTMAS ✫✫✫

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  48. French Fancy...Fri Dec 25, 04:12:00 AM

    Merry Christmas willow and I love the fact you have your three 'little ones' back home - have a lovely lovely day

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  49. AnonymousFri Dec 25, 04:19:00 AM

    Agreeing with Megan on this, I am :)

    And the card is just too cool! Thanks so much and hugs :)

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  50. sukipoetFri Dec 25, 07:50:00 AM

    And the same to you Willow.

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  51. La Petite GalleryFri Dec 25, 08:03:00 AM

    You are really"" TOP DRAWER""
    Willow, that was so Beautiful.
    I had to go to the Hospital yesterday to see a friend. There was a little baby girl there one month old. HER NAME WAS WILLOW.
    I have to tell you that is a very unsual name. Happy Day!
    Yvonne

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  52. TomFri Dec 25, 08:09:00 AM

    merry Christmas!

    tom

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  53. AnonymousFri Dec 25, 09:28:00 AM

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  54. NitWit1Fri Dec 25, 11:01:00 AM

    Thsnks got your lovely personal Christmas greeting!

    Merry Christmas.

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  55. Country GirlFri Dec 25, 11:45:00 AM

    Love coming here. Love it.

    Gorgeous header. Beautiful post.

    Fondly,
    Kate

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  56. Ron McBrideFri Dec 25, 12:09:00 PM

    Here is a Christmas Haiku for you:

    Grey Skies, Christmas Mass
    Fingers of snow cross my path.
    Let us adore Him

    -Ron McBride

    Merry Christmas Willow!

    Ron

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  57. MichaelFri Dec 25, 12:33:00 PM

    What a lovely wish, thank you. to you as well, tenfold, dear Willow. Well, I already left you a Christmas Day wish on your last post, but in case you missed it, though I should wish you a very happy Christmas here as well. thank you for being a dear Bloggie friend and encourager.

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  58. J.G.Fri Dec 25, 02:45:00 PM

    May your Christmas bring you all the things you wish for!

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  59. DorothyFri Dec 25, 06:45:00 PM

    Christmas blessings to you and yours Willow...

    By the way....I'm really enjoying your photography...Madonna and Child...beautiful.

    Dee Dee

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  60. rallentandaFri Dec 25, 07:46:00 PM

    Her fingers ripped the gift paper apart with a kind of urgency as she flung cascades of ribbon to the ground.
    It was Willow's favourite time of year and recycling was not a consideration today!

    Merry Xmas.

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  61. Whoistin-tinandsnowy?Fri Dec 25, 08:26:00 PM

    Merry Christmas!
    Willow,
    I hope that your day was...warm, reflective and peaceful.
    What a very lovely poem to share...with your readers and may you and your family, have a happy New Year too!
    Take care!
    DeeDee

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  62. Jill from Killeny GlenFri Dec 25, 10:03:00 PM

    I hope your day was wonderful!
    Merry Christmas!

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  63. ElizabethSat Dec 26, 12:27:00 AM

    Such a beautiful photo and greeting. Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  64. New Yorker wannabesSat Dec 26, 04:00:00 AM

    Merry Christmas! Health and happiness to you and yours!

    Greetings from Greece :)
    xoxo

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  65. La Petite GallerySat Dec 26, 07:33:00 AM

    Dear Willow,
    God bless you and all
    your loved ones
    this coming year .

    Yvonne

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  66. RebeccaSat Dec 26, 11:13:00 AM

    Oh so beautiful, Willow.....And to you....Hope you had a lovely celebration with your fam...

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  67. UnknownSat Dec 26, 01:35:00 PM

    Much love to you too, Willow. I hope yesterday was wonderful and that the fun and laughter continue through the weekend.

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  68. mouse (aka kimy)Sat Dec 26, 01:43:00 PM

    beautiful.

    blessings to you this holiday season and for all the days that follow.

    namaste sweet willow!

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  69. California GirlSat Dec 26, 04:38:00 PM

    Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

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  70. Ingvar von WaldSun Dec 27, 11:07:00 AM

    It's so lovely!
    Happy Christmas!
    but in Ukraine, we have Christmas on 7 January :)

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  71. BeeSun Dec 27, 06:31:00 PM

    That blessing is perfection.

    Thanks for your friendship this year, Willow. Visiting your Manor is always a treat: refreshing and inspiring.

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