Comments on: The Night That Mama Cried While Angels Sang http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 17:04:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mutant Supermodel http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2192102 Mutant Supermodel Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:10:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2192102 You made me cry. Sniffle. You made me cry. Sniffle.

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]]> By: Tina http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2167332 Tina Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:09:02 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2167332 So now I'm bawling like a baby! What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it. So now I’m bawling like a baby!

What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it.

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]]> By: Bella http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2161482 Bella Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:39:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2161482 Truly this is a touching story. When I read it earlier the last comment was the criticism about there being no Christmas. It made me think. It made me think a LOT actually. I've been reading Your Money or Your Life - mostly to see if it would help a friend of mine in need of some financial guidance but it's helping me too. What I have found myself pondering in regards to this post is decisions, and consious spending. It seems, based on JD's intro that this was not the first time this family had a difficult winter. To some extent the parents chose this life for their children. They chose to have as many children as they did, and they chose to have the mother stay home and not work. The father chose to have a job that was unreliable employment in the winter (you can argue that some people have no choice - but at the end of the day somone has to be responsible for the life you live). Personally I think it was a heartwarming story. I think if it moves people to give generously of their time and money - that's a very powerful thing. But when I examine it in the light of the consisous spending mantra of this blog I am a little confused. They lived so close to edge. I don't really have any answers, or even opinions really, it just made me think a lot about the decision I make today, about my responsibility to others, about fishing lessons and those who 'have not'. Truly this is a touching story. When I read it earlier the last comment was the criticism about there being no Christmas. It made me think. It made me think a LOT actually. I’ve been reading Your Money or Your Life – mostly to see if it would help a friend of mine in need of some financial guidance but it’s helping me too. What I have found myself pondering in regards to this post is decisions, and consious spending. It seems, based on JD’s intro that this was not the first time this family had a difficult winter. To some extent the parents chose this life for their children. They chose to have as many children as they did, and they chose to have the mother stay home and not work. The father chose to have a job that was unreliable employment in the winter (you can argue that some people have no choice – but at the end of the day somone has to be responsible for the life you live). Personally I think it was a heartwarming story. I think if it moves people to give generously of their time and money – that’s a very powerful thing. But when I examine it in the light of the consisous spending mantra of this blog I am a little confused. They lived so close to edge. I don’t really have any answers, or even opinions really, it just made me think a lot about the decision I make today, about my responsibility to others, about fishing lessons and those who ‘have not’.

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]]> By: Sue G. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2161272 Sue G. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:46:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2161272 Six Dollar Christmas link correction: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/12/24/december-24-1958-a-six-dollar-christmas/ Six Dollar Christmas link correction:
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/12/24/december-24-1958-a-six-dollar-christmas/

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]]> By: Tanya@TheInspiredBudget http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2156972 Tanya@TheInspiredBudget Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:28:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2156972 Thank you; this was a wonderful story. I bought clothes and toys for two little girls who were on an angel tree this year, and your story reminds me that we really can never tell how much we might be helping someone else when we give. And, most importantly, your story illustrates that God really does care about our needs - like baby formula - and our dreams. Thank you; this was a wonderful story. I bought clothes and toys for two little girls who were on an angel tree this year, and your story reminds me that we really can never tell how much we might be helping someone else when we give. And, most importantly, your story illustrates that God really does care about our needs – like baby formula – and our dreams.

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]]> By: Frances http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2153792 Frances Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:56:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2153792 Yes. I found it odd that "we knew there would be no Christmas" was emphasized in bold, but followed by a lovely description of a mother doing her best to make sure there her daughter got the gift she wanted so badly. Because that's what it's about, isn't it: giving the best we can to the people we love? That is not about money, or things. Having said that, I can only imagine the relief that mom must have felt when the family went from scarcity to abundance. A timely reminder, thank you. Yes. I found it odd that “we knew there would be no Christmas” was emphasized in bold, but followed by a lovely description of a mother doing her best to make sure there her daughter got the gift she wanted so badly. Because that’s what it’s about, isn’t it: giving the best we can to the people we love? That is not about money, or things.

Having said that, I can only imagine the relief that mom must have felt when the family went from scarcity to abundance. A timely reminder, thank you.

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]]> By: Rob Bos http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2153612 Rob Bos Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:16:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2153612 Sounds like the firefighters are far more to thank than magic supernatural forces! No magic there, just generous, warm-hearted people doing wonderful things. Sounds like the firefighters are far more to thank than magic supernatural forces! No magic there, just generous, warm-hearted people doing wonderful things.

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]]> By: margot http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2151722 margot Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:34:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2151722 I hate when people make overly dramatic and consumer-dependent statements about any holiday such as "We knew there would be no Christmas," which was made in this posting. Ridiculous. NO holiday is dependent on money or having certain foods around or having any other consumerist item around. Any holiday can be special with just time with family. And for people who are religious, the real meaning of the holiday should have nothing to do with fancy meals and presents. I hate when people make overly dramatic and consumer-dependent statements about any holiday such as “We knew there would be no Christmas,” which was made in this posting. Ridiculous. NO holiday is dependent on money or having certain foods around or having any other consumerist item around. Any holiday can be special with just time with family. And for people who are religious, the real meaning of the holiday should have nothing to do with fancy meals and presents.

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]]> By: Paula http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2149022 Paula Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:25:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2149022 What an important message within this heartfelt recollection. I am so grateful that you shared this with us all. Sometimes we don't understand just how comfortable and well-provided for we actually are. This story makes me contemplate the deeper meaning of Christmas and examine my conscious and my actions towards others. What an important message within this heartfelt recollection. I am so grateful that you shared this with us all. Sometimes we don’t understand just how comfortable and well-provided for we actually are. This story makes me contemplate the deeper meaning of Christmas and examine my conscious and my actions towards others.

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]]> By: Louise http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2148812 Louise Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:07:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2148812 Thank you for a beautiful story! It made me cry. It's also such a testament to the importance of giving to others, especially to those in need. You never know what a difference your contribution can make in someone's life. Thank you for a beautiful story! It made me cry. It’s also such a testament to the importance of giving to others, especially to those in need. You never know what a difference your contribution can make in someone’s life.

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]]> By: Lori Blatzheim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2148032 Lori Blatzheim Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:22:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2148032 The first thing I thought after reading this beautiful piece was the quote " there but for the grace of God, go I."The origin of this is attributed to John Bradford. Any one of us could someday find ourselves in a desperate position. Helpless, without enough food to feed our families or ourselves, unable to provide adequate shelter, we would do everything possible to maintain health and life. Imagine how we would feel, receiving a magical visit from strangers bringing us supplies and hope. Life is a great unknown. We never know when the opportunity to help will occur. Reading this piece urges us to prepare. Lori Blatzheim The first thing I thought after reading this beautiful piece was the quote ” there but for the grace of God, go I.”The origin of this is attributed to John Bradford.
Any one of us could someday find ourselves in a desperate position. Helpless, without enough food to feed our families or ourselves, unable to provide adequate shelter, we would do everything possible to maintain health and life.

Imagine how we would feel, receiving a magical visit from strangers bringing us supplies and hope.

Life is a great unknown. We never know when the opportunity to help will occur. Reading this piece urges us to prepare.

Lori Blatzheim

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]]> By: Vickie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2147472 Vickie Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:40:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2147472 That was so beautiful. :) That was so beautiful. :)

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]]> By: SB @ One Cent At A Time http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2147042 SB @ One Cent At A Time Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:01:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2147042 Heart touching story. At work we collect and sponsor local families on Christmas and thanksgiving. We never experience their joy first hand. At least I can feel it now after reading this. Heart touching story. At work we collect and sponsor local families on Christmas and thanksgiving. We never experience their joy first hand. At least I can feel it now after reading this.

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]]> By: Carolyn C Konrad http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2146642 Carolyn C Konrad Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:21:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2146642 Thank you, JD. This will be my Christmas morning e-gift to my friends. We are looking for a family to adopt and this may be our best inspiration. Your cousin's story is beautiful, and beautifully told. -- Carolyn Thank you, JD. This will be my Christmas morning e-gift to my friends. We are looking for a family to adopt and this may be our best inspiration.
Your cousin’s story is beautiful, and beautifully told. — Carolyn

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]]> By: APB News http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2146372 APB News Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:56:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2146372 Yes, there's a lot to be said for a "do it yourself" attitude when it comes to finances. But there's always a place for graciously accepting the love and kindness of others. Most of us have been in that situation of needing help and it's a joy to be able to help others. Daisy Yes, there’s a lot to be said for a “do it yourself” attitude when it comes to finances. But there’s always a place for graciously accepting the love and kindness of others. Most of us have been in that situation of needing help and it’s a joy to be able to help others.

Daisy

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]]> By: Janette http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2146232 Janette Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:48:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2146232 Amazing story. Sometimes we contribute on one side not knowing what a difference it makes on the other. Thank you for sharing. Amazing story. Sometimes we contribute on one side not knowing what a difference it makes on the other.
Thank you for sharing.

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]]> By: Malcom http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2146222 Malcom Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:48:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2146222 Great article. Thank you for sharing somethign so personal. Great article. Thank you for sharing somethign so personal.

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]]> By: Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2145652 Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:17:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2145652 It makes me so happy that I adopted two families this year. I've always been so blessed at Christmas and I think it's my duty to pass it forward. It makes me so happy that I adopted two families this year. I’ve always been so blessed at Christmas and I think it’s my duty to pass it forward.

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]]> By: Cea+Wall http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2144352 Cea+Wall Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:35:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2144352 such a beautiful story, thank you JD. such a beautiful story, thank you JD.

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]]> By: fx http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2144202 fx Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:36:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2144202 Heart touching. Things go bad and things go good in life. Someone can bring cheers when the things are completely bleak and someone can bring a ray of hope when it is completel black. The point is that when this happens, it is equally important to appreciate and remember that to try to light a small lamp when we see the darkness surrounding someone else. A merry Christmas to everyone! Heart touching. Things go bad and things go good in life. Someone can bring cheers when the things are completely bleak and someone can bring a ray of hope when it is completel black. The point is that when this happens, it is equally important to appreciate and remember that to try to light a small lamp when we see the darkness surrounding someone else.

A merry Christmas to everyone!

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]]> By: Starla http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2143912 Starla Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:36:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2143912 Thank you for this story! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this story! It brought tears to my eyes.

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]]> By: Rach http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2143722 Rach Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:21:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2143722 What a beautiful story! Merry Christmas. What a beautiful story! Merry Christmas.

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]]> By: chamoiswillow http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2143622 chamoiswillow Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:52:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2143622 Thank you for sharing that story. Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing that story. Merry Christmas!

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]]> By: Misty http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2143582 Misty Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:36:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2143582 Amen Amen

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]]> By: joyebb http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/24/the-night-that-mama-cried-while-angels-sang-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2143512 joyebb Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:05:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=114662#comment-2143512 Beautiful! Thank You! Beautiful! Thank You!

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