Comments on: Courtney Carver – Simplify the Holidays https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays Everyone Has a Story Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:50:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Pamela Lamp https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1499 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:50:15 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1499 In reply to Lisa.

Thank you – sometimes a “crisis” is what we need to finally make those changes in our lives. The changes we’ve known we need to make but we keep putting off….. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

]]> By: Lisa https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1498 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:05:32 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1498 Another great article! It took health issues of my own to arrive at the same place as this lovely woman. I started by giving up one “thing” each year (such as sending cards one year) which nobody missed. Last year I whittled down all the boxes of decorations that felt excessive and without real meaning to my family. This year I’m going with a small tree. At this age and stage it’s much more about the spirit and not being exhausted or stressed by the time Christmas morning arrives.

]]> By: Lisa https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1497 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:59:49 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1497 In reply to Pamela Lamp.

Hear, hear!

]]> By: Pamela Lamp https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1463 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:50:22 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1463 In reply to Mary madill.

Thanks Mary! I have given up so much “stuff” I used to drive myself crazy trying to accomplish. My family prefers a relaxed mom and wife to a “perfect” holiday!

]]> By: Pamela Lamp https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1462 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:49:10 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1462 In reply to Kathleen Richardson.

Thank you! Courtney needed the ms wake-up call to realize what was important. She said the disease is a blessing in her life.

]]> By: Kathleen Richardson https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1460 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:28:20 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1460 Love this story! She reminds us of what is important and what isn’t. Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Mary madill https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1455 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:34:40 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1455 Amen to that, sister! I decided years ago that if it didn’t make me smile, it wasn’t going to happen. OK… a few things still slipped onto my to-do list, but compared to the nonsense of the early years, our holidays are a mere shadow. I love just being able to enjoy time with family… isn’t that what it’s all about anyway? Thanks for a great read, Pam!

]]> By: Pamela Lamp https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1454 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 23:32:41 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1454 In reply to Margie.

I totally agree. Simplicity is best and makes for a happier mom!

]]> By: Margie https://whoimettoday.com/courtney-carver-simplify-the-holidays/#comment-1453 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:58:33 +0000 https://whoimettoday.com/?p=2758#comment-1453 I have done much of the same. Let go of things that cause stress “just because” you’ve always done it that way. Christmas is not about these things, but Christ and family.

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