Thank you for the reminder that being together is the best gift, and, most probably the one thing that will be remembered. My husband is ill and our dearly beloved son-in-love is in a battle with cancer. Even though he can barely speak due to side effects of radiation, and has been unable to take food or liquids during his treatment, he has finished this round of treatments and we are hoping by Christmas he will be able to speak and eat. This year the fact that there will be no empty seats is our greatest gift and will be our greatest joy on Christmas morning. Sometimes it takes a blow to my head to right my thinking in regards to what makes a "perfect" Christmas!! I pray you have a safe trip, and that you and Ernie enjoy both your Christmas celebrations.
I'm so sorry to hear this, jody. I'll add your sweet son in love to my prayer list. In retrospect, every Christmas holds memories. I'm pray this year is special for your family. God bless!
Anna I do find that the older I get it’s the little things I am appreciating so much more. My morning coffee, nature in all of its glory, time with loved ones (priceless). Honestly what I remember from my childhood is not the gifts I got but the memories & traditions with loved ones during the holidays. That is what I miss with my parents and so many from their generation being gone. Merry Christmas, enjoy your family!
Thanks for the encouragement to not expect perfection Anna. I have physical limitations as it is and now I have been sick with bronchitis for going on 2 weeks and I don’t have a single Christmas decoration out yet. We’ve also had work done at our home trying to get our bedrooms closer together. My husband has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and we have separate bedrooms because I don’t sleep much at all due to pain and he is a light sleeper. All I can do is think about all I need to do and get discouraged and frustrated but thankfully I have an organizer friend who will help with most of this. So, I am trying really hard to let go of so many expectations of what I want the holidays to be and just enjoy our time with each and our sweet family. The Lord is with us and will see us through whatever lays ahead. I am so glad to see you letting go of some things too. I lived in the country growing up and it is different, more laid back and yes nostalgic. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas of fun and memories. 😊❤🎄
Oh Maria, if i lived near od be over there tomorrow to help you! You are going through so much right now. I'm glad you have a friend to come help you! Yes, lean on God! He never disappoints us!🎄❤️
I enjoy this video very much Anna You just took the words out of my mouth. You are so right we push are self to much because we always want to please people and I do this a lot always wanting things to come out perfect. I love Christmas and it is overwhelming and sad at times I just turned 65 this November. And I enjoy every minute of my life and don’t take anything for granted anymore I enjoy family time. Thank you for this video Anna ❤
are so right how we put so much pressure on ourselves to make that "scripted " life we have in our heads come true. I am 72 now, and I used to try to make a magical Christmas, decorating my home, baking, gift buying and wrapping gifts so they looked like something Martha Stewart would do. I was so exhausted by Christmas Eve. I always had a mouth full ulcers from all the stress and could hardly eat Christmas dinner! I finally decided about 5 years ago I was not going to do it any longer. I told my 5 children we were not buying gifts for Christmas. It was just nonsense to drive myself crazy trying to find gifts for our 5 children and then 8 grandchildren ( we now have 12 grandchildren) without spending a small fortune. When a few days after Christmas when I would visited them there was no.sign of the gifts I so painstakingly purchased. They were back to playing their video games or on their tablets. I decided then I was done buying gifts. Theyball had more than they could ever want and also had the means to do it. Wheras we were using our retirement money to purchase gifts no one really enjoyed but for a day or so. So I decided we would make it about good food and making memories as a family. Since I decided that 7 years ago I do not have that stress to make the "scripted: Christmas in my head. My husband and I focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the greatest gift of all Our Lord and Savior, The Prince of Peace, who came to save us on thst Christmas long ago as a babe in a lowly stable!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you ALL.!!!
I haven’t even watched the whole video yet but wanted to stop and tell you that Yes, your encouragement and advice that you gave yourself and us resounded with me this year. Our son and daughter in law are hosting our family Christmas this year and while I struggle with turning over the reigns, I’m giving thought to the opportunities it opens for us. I’ve been thinking that a cookie decorating and game night may be a new tradition that we can take on for the holidays this year. It’s been sporadic in years past. And I’m anxious for grandchildren to stay over and I haven’t pinned down the timing with them yet. Scheduling those 2 event dates is my ONE big to-do for today and typically takes a lot of back and forth due to multi family schedules.
I'm so glad, Valerie! What a wonderful tradition to begin! Add king as you are handing over the reigns, make sure everyone is aware of how special that time was for you and you are excited to release it to make room for this new tradition!❤️🥰🎄
I have been wrapping all my gifts o top of my bed, it is higher than normal and I can stand and listen to Christmas songs and no one bothers me. I have been doing this for the past 15 years. The days,of me sitting on the floor are long gone I can no,longer get up I’m (73). I,have also learned not to worry about the house clean when everyone comes over because it’s going to look like a mess. The grandkids don’t have to worry about the mess and they love it. Tearing open the wrapping they just love to do. Our Christmas is so much different, I was a single Mom and I made sure my,kids,went to their grandparents house so they could be with their cousins ( we lived 3 hours away) so,I,spent my,Christmas for 14 years by myself. Now my 2 grown children are married and have children and so they spend Christmas with their in laws. Last 3:years I never know when I will spend Christmas with my family. Two years ago we were not able to get together for,our Christmas until February 2021. I was hurt but I got over it just spending time with family was important to me but I have learned not,to have high expectations. I no longer,sweat the small stuff I decorate my house every year it’s just my husband and I and it’s not the same.
I know how you feel. It's not a good feeling. Have you and your husband ever considered taking a Christmas trip? We were alone one Christmas and it hurt. I told ernie, I'd this is ever going to be the case again we will take a vacation to somewhere magical as our Christmas gift he agreed.
@ he won’t go anywhere, he suffers from mental illness Bipolar, I feel bad now for unloading on your platform. I really enjoy your channel and ALWAYS feel so much better after watching. I know God has a purpose for me to help my husband mentally, he is just unpredictable.❤️🙏🏻
@sheilavanduynfote5539 i understand. There are so many wonderful things you two can do together at home. I'm so hair I can be here for you in any capacity❤️
This video had my name written all over it. You were describing me to a "T". I needed this so. much. Thank you. Relax and enjoy the rest of the holidays. I plan on doing the same. Merry Christmas sweet lady.
Thank you for your response and for sharing your time with me. I love your videos so much, and now, because of you, I know how to freeze my potatoes, 😆 It's a true story. My husband went out and came home with 20 pounds of potatoes, and now we are all set 🙌 😀 thanks for sharing all your tasks with us. Merry Christmas.
Perfection is something we all struggle with as women, we want everything to be wonderful for our families and end up stressing ourselves. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the season, not stress. After spending 3 hours on the floor wrapping presents, I like the idea of using the table. Getting off the floor is not that easy anymore. 😊
Hi Anna 🌺. You are wonderful grandmother and grandma always strives to make every thing perfect during the holidays preparing food pastries and gifts all of this makes her happy like my mother God bless you and have a wonderful day . 🎄🌻🎄🌻🎄.
When it comes right down to it, you are making Christmas memories for your family. That is the most precious thing you can give them, your time and love. They will remember the feeling not the gift. Any short cuts you take is that much more time you have with the kids. Enjoy!!!!
Gm Anna, You nailed it!! i needed to hear this, I'm feeling overwhelmed about hosting this year. Thank you for the encouragement. You are 💯 correct. I'm sure your family & grand babies will enjoy Christmas 🎄
Great tips ! I’ve been trying to finish decorating in the evening after I come home from work but yesterday came down with a cold - so trying to do what I can and not be perfect at everything - which is hard - I want everything just right.
It's all about the moments and being mindful. ❤the video Anna thank you! Praying for travel mercies for your trip. You are going to have such a great time!
Thank you Anna!! Wow, it’s like you were in my head! So thankful for the day you decided to create a UA-cam channel Also, when I was able to watch your morning live video I decided to order Laura Geller makeup. I’m excited 😊 Have a great day! You deserve it ☺️
Perfection is the enemy of good enough. Your grandchildren will love to be with you - just having fun in your home. Take it easy and enjoy the rest of your week.
Hi Ann❤excited about this weekend. My son sings with the San Diego opera & are having the Christmas concert this Saturday with Orchestra and my family will attending & going for a nice dinner after downtown San Diego 😊
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing it because this video really made me stop and think. I need to relax because what you said. if we aren't happy then everyone going to feel all the stress that I have just like Thanksgiving it was so bad this year I was trying to make everything perfect and I just wanted to give up I did all the cooking and was so tired my company seen this for the first time only because I had back surgery and I still didn't want to let anyone down so I cooked and made dessert. I will never do that again. My husband saw the pain I was in and helped me as much as he could. I will do what you said, and for Christmas make and take it easy, I am now planning an easy dinner, I have desserts in the freezer already. Enjoy your family Merry Christmas from the Ballesteros family and a Happy New Year.
What a special gal you are, Estella. To go through all of that for your family. I'm glad you are choosing to enjoy this holiday. Maybe delegate some of the festivities to the other adults and make that the new tradition!🥰🎄 Merry Christmas!
I made a list yesterday evening. I have been able to check off 3 things🎊👏🏼🎉. Thank you, Anna, for the encouragement. It helps me and I’m sure it helps others as well.
I used to wear myself out by SUPER cleaning my entire place… then I got cancer, and the next Christmas I did the wipe down and straighten up. And NOT ONE PERSON CARED!!! We had a great time!! ❤️🎄
🥰🥰Anna, I love the music and the message was spot on and thank you for the encouragement and reminding us to just treasure the moment and enjoy rest and relax and have fun with the peoplewe’re with You’re such a special wonderful person and I’m very grateful that God has brought me to your channel Love ya, Jennifer
You are so right Anna, it’s ok to take shortcuts! In just this year, God has spoken to my heart about not over doing. In the past I have dotted all i’s and crossed all t’s….. gone by the rules and done things perfectly ( bet you are that way too) Just st too stressful as we get older! I let the Holy Spirit guide me and can tell a difference. Everything is still clean and orderly regardless, and I am more relaxed Enjoyed the video! Getting excited for the holidays 🎄🎅🏻🐫🐫🐫
Believe me Anna just be happy everyone is there and healthy.I lost my neice a week before Thanksgiving in an accident it’s been devastating we all got together Thanksgiving it was so hard I’ll be glad when holidays r over I know that is horrible but that is how I feel!
Merry Christmas Anna! I don't know if you have already addressed this, but...did you plan on buying the country home prior to redoing your office, building out a grandkids bunk room & consideration of purchasing the Bed & Breakfast? Or did plans get shifted?
We don’t have kids at home anymore,so we load up our 2 dogs and drive around our town to see the Christmas lights. They love it as much as we do❤❤. Thank you for your advice. Why do we think everything has to be perfect?
@@homeandgardenwithanna there’s nothing like a good Bible verse to get our minds straight again. I’m very much like you I like things done and done a certain way at a certain time, but sometimes that’s not possible. So I try to remember what Jesus said, take one day at a time. Don’t worry about tomorrow cause we don’t know what tomorrow brings.
@ I get really mushy sometimes probably because I’m half Italian, but you’re a blessing to me. I feel like I’ve known you forever. Blessings my friend.
Hello Ann great motivation next break for me through the day slow down a little bit and take a little bit of time for yourself. By the way what have you done to your hair because the color is fabulous love from California
Anna, this may be nothing because I certainly don’t understand how all the commission stuff works, but this is twice now that I have tried to purchase things from Walmart that you’re getting commission from , such as the glass cleaner and the method, pink grapefruit cleaner, and when I click on the link you give us it says out of stock So I close out the Walmart website and reopen the Walmart app for my store down the street and both products were available 🧐 Why is this occurring?
Yes, you are a giver! Such a sweet soul you are and you are going to rock this! I’m a giver too and I get a bit overwhelmed during times like this. But everything always turns out so well. My husband reminds me to not overthink so much. God bless you and your family 🙏
I'm so sorry to hear this. Although I don't know the reason, it makes me sad. I pray that you and your husband can find a way to celebrate Christmas happily. Create a magical time for the two of you. You are in control of your own happiness. Always remember that. Merry Christmas. 🥰❤️🎄
The birth of Jesus Christ is peace not chaos. Put out the nativity and read to the children about this wonderful time. May the peace of Christ's birth fill you and your family's homes.
Thank you for the reminder that being together is the best gift, and, most probably the one thing that will be remembered. My husband is ill and our dearly beloved son-in-love is in a battle with cancer. Even though he can barely speak due to side effects of radiation, and has been unable to take food or liquids during his treatment, he has finished this round of treatments and we are hoping by Christmas he will be able to speak and eat. This year the fact that there will be no empty seats is our greatest gift and will be our greatest joy on Christmas morning. Sometimes it takes a blow to my head to right my thinking in regards to what makes a "perfect" Christmas!! I pray you have a safe trip, and that you and Ernie enjoy both your Christmas celebrations.
I'm so sorry to hear this, jody. I'll add your sweet son in love to my prayer list. In retrospect, every Christmas holds memories. I'm pray this year is special for your family. God bless!
@homeandgardenwithanna ❤️Thank you, Anna, we appreciate your prayers more than you can know,
Prayers for all of you! 😢🙏
@mariawilliams1314 Thank you, Maria, your prayers on our behalf are a precious and powerful gift.
❤
Anna I do find that the older I get it’s the little things I am appreciating so much more. My morning coffee, nature in all of its glory, time with loved ones (priceless). Honestly what I remember from my childhood is not the gifts I got but the memories & traditions with loved ones during the holidays. That is what I miss with my parents and so many from their generation being gone. Merry Christmas, enjoy your family!
YES! ALL OF THIS!! 🎄❤️🥰
Thanks for the encouragement to not expect perfection Anna. I have physical limitations as it is and now I have been sick with bronchitis for going on 2 weeks and I don’t have a single Christmas decoration out yet. We’ve also had work done at our home trying to get our bedrooms closer together. My husband has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and we have separate bedrooms because I don’t sleep much at all due to pain and he is a light sleeper. All I can do is think about all I need to do and get discouraged and frustrated but thankfully I have an organizer friend who will help with most of this. So, I am trying really hard to let go of so many expectations of what I want the holidays to be and just enjoy our time with each and our sweet family. The Lord is with us and will see us through whatever lays ahead. I am so glad to see you letting go of some things too. I lived in the country growing up and it is different, more laid back and yes nostalgic. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas of fun and memories. 😊❤🎄
Oh Maria, if i lived near od be over there tomorrow to help you! You are going through so much right now. I'm glad you have a friend to come help you! Yes, lean on God! He never disappoints us!🎄❤️
Prayers for you and your Husband.
@@bettyvann5499 Thank you so much! ❤
@@homeandgardenwithanna Oh Anna, your are so sweet. I just enjoy your channel so much. ❤
@mariawilliams1314 thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it!🥰
I enjoy this video very much Anna You just took the words out of my mouth. You are so right we push are self to much because we always want to please people and I do this a lot always wanting things to come out perfect. I love Christmas and it is overwhelming and sad at times I just turned 65 this November. And I enjoy every minute of my life and don’t take anything for granted anymore I enjoy family time. Thank you for this video Anna ❤
You're welcome, Oralia. I'm so glad you got some food for thought! Merry Christmas!❤️🥰🎄
are so right how we put so much pressure on ourselves to make that "scripted " life we have in our heads come true. I am 72 now, and I used to try to make a magical Christmas, decorating my home, baking, gift buying and wrapping gifts so they looked like something Martha Stewart would do. I was so exhausted by Christmas Eve. I always had a mouth full ulcers from all the stress and could hardly eat Christmas dinner!
I finally decided about 5 years ago I was not going to do it any longer. I told my 5 children we were not buying gifts for Christmas. It was just nonsense to drive myself crazy trying to find gifts for our 5 children and then 8 grandchildren ( we now have 12 grandchildren) without spending a small fortune. When a few days after Christmas when I would visited them there was no.sign of the gifts I so painstakingly purchased. They were back to playing their video games or on their tablets.
I decided then I was done buying gifts. Theyball had more than they could ever want and also had the means to do it. Wheras we were using our retirement money to purchase gifts no one really enjoyed but for a day or so.
So I decided we would make it about good food and making memories as a family. Since I decided that 7 years ago I do not have that stress to make the "scripted: Christmas in my head. My husband and I focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the greatest gift of all Our Lord and Savior, The Prince of Peace, who came to save us on thst Christmas long ago as a babe in a lowly stable!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you ALL.!!!
This is touching and wonderful. Thad you for sharing. 🥰🎄❤️
I haven’t even watched the whole video yet but wanted to stop and tell you that Yes, your encouragement and advice that you gave yourself and us resounded with me this year. Our son and daughter in law are hosting our family Christmas this year and while I struggle with turning over the reigns, I’m giving thought to the opportunities it opens for us. I’ve been thinking that a cookie decorating and game night may be a new tradition that we can take on for the holidays this year. It’s been sporadic in years past. And I’m anxious for grandchildren to stay over and I haven’t pinned down the timing with them yet. Scheduling those 2 event dates is my ONE big to-do for today and typically takes a lot of back and forth due to multi family schedules.
I'm so glad, Valerie! What a wonderful tradition to begin! Add king as you are handing over the reigns, make sure everyone is aware of how special that time was for you and you are excited to release it to make room for this new tradition!❤️🥰🎄
I have been wrapping all my gifts o top of my bed, it is higher than normal and I can stand and listen to Christmas songs and no one bothers me. I have been doing this for the past 15 years. The days,of me sitting on the floor are long gone I can no,longer get up I’m (73). I,have also learned not to worry about the house clean when everyone comes over because it’s going to look like a mess. The grandkids don’t have to worry about the mess and they love it. Tearing open the wrapping they just love to do. Our Christmas is so much different, I was a single Mom and I made sure my,kids,went to their grandparents house so they could be with their cousins ( we lived 3 hours away) so,I,spent my,Christmas for 14 years by myself. Now my 2 grown children are married and have children and so they spend Christmas with their in laws. Last 3:years I never know when I will spend Christmas with my family. Two years ago we were not able to get together for,our Christmas until February 2021. I was hurt but I got over it just spending time with family was important to me but I have learned not,to have high expectations. I no longer,sweat the small stuff I decorate my house every year it’s just my husband and I and it’s not the same.
I know how you feel. It's not a good feeling. Have you and your husband ever considered taking a Christmas trip? We were alone one Christmas and it hurt. I told ernie, I'd this is ever going to be the case again we will take a vacation to somewhere magical as our Christmas gift he agreed.
@ he won’t go anywhere, he suffers from mental illness Bipolar, I feel bad now for unloading on your platform. I really enjoy your channel and ALWAYS feel so much better after watching. I know God has a purpose for me to help my husband mentally, he is just unpredictable.❤️🙏🏻
@sheilavanduynfote5539 i understand. There are so many wonderful things you two can do together at home. I'm so hair I can be here for you in any capacity❤️
Always remember the reason for the season ! Kids love just being around family. The truth is “Christ is Born” ,
Praise the Lord!
It's the ONLY reason. 🥰
This video had my name written all over it. You were describing me to a "T". I needed this so. much. Thank you. Relax and enjoy the rest of the holidays. I plan on doing the same. Merry Christmas sweet lady.
I'm glad, Rita! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your response and for sharing your time with me. I love your videos so much, and now, because of you, I know how to freeze my potatoes, 😆 It's a true story. My husband went out and came home with 20 pounds of potatoes, and now we are all set 🙌 😀 thanks for sharing all your tasks with us. Merry Christmas.
That's wonderful! Love it. You are welcome and thank you so much!
Perfection is something we all struggle with as women, we want everything to be wonderful for our families and end up stressing ourselves. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the season, not stress. After spending 3 hours on the floor wrapping presents, I like the idea of using the table. Getting off the floor is not that easy anymore. 😊
Haha! It isn't. Back pain.. knees etc etc etc lol you're welcome!🥰❤️🎄
Hi Anna 🌺. You are wonderful grandmother and grandma always strives to make every thing perfect during the holidays preparing food pastries and gifts all of this makes her happy like my mother God bless you and have a wonderful day . 🎄🌻🎄🌻🎄.
Thank you, Lina! 🎄🥰❤️
When it comes right down to it, you are making Christmas memories for your family. That is the most precious thing you can give them, your time and love. They will remember the feeling not the gift. Any short cuts you take is that much more time you have with the kids. Enjoy!!!!
Very true, Mary! Thank you!❤️
Thanks for the advice! I needed it today. I decided to scale back my menu for Christmas and I instantly felt better! Merry Christmas Anna! 🎄
I'm so glad! Merry Christmas, Jennifer!🎄❤️🥰
Gm Anna, You nailed it!! i needed to hear this, I'm feeling overwhelmed about hosting this year. Thank you for the encouragement. You are 💯 correct. I'm sure your family & grand babies will enjoy Christmas 🎄
I'm so glad, Leonor! It'll be a wonderful Christmas!
Great tips ! I’ve been trying to finish decorating in the evening after I come home from work but yesterday came down with a cold - so trying to do what I can and not be perfect at everything - which is hard - I want everything just right.
Awe, I'm sorry you are sick! That's no fun, but, tis the season unfortunately! I hope you feel better soon!
It's all about the moments and being mindful. ❤the video Anna thank you! Praying for travel mercies for your trip. You are going to have such a great time!
Agreed. Thank you, Kim! Merry Christmas!
@homeandgardenwithanna Merry Christmas to you and Ernie!
Inspiring words & enjoyed watching.
Thank you, I'm so glad!
Anna, thank you for the much-needed message. Love in Christ
God bless, Donna!🥰🎄
Thank you Anna!!
Wow, it’s like you were in my head!
So thankful for the day you decided to create a UA-cam channel
Also, when I was able to watch your morning live video I decided to order Laura Geller makeup. I’m excited 😊
Have a great day! You deserve it ☺️
I'm so happy to be here for you as well, Karen! Oh you'll love that makeup!
Great message. God bless you and your family.
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.❤️🥰🎄 GOD BLESS!
Thanks Anna, I'm stressed every year. Thank you that made me feel better.
I'm so glad, Corina! 🥰❤️
Nothing like spreading joy peace and wonderful happy moments 😊 You’re the rock!
❤️🎄🥰
Perfection is the enemy of good enough. Your grandchildren will love to be with you - just having fun in your home. Take it easy and enjoy the rest of your week.
Agreed!🥰🎄❤️
Hi Ann❤excited about this weekend. My son sings with the San Diego opera & are having the Christmas concert this Saturday with Orchestra and my family will attending & going for a nice dinner after downtown San Diego 😊
How wonderful, Linda! Where will you be going for dinner? What s festive evening!🥰❤️🎄
Mister A’s😊
Thank you..I really needed to hear this... Merry Christmas Anna and Erine
I'm so glad, Crystal! Merry Christmas!🎄❤️🥰
Thank you Anna for the well needed reminder of how not to stress yourself out during this time of year,because I think a lot of us do,great video
You're welcome, Lois!🎄🥰
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing it because this video really made me stop and think. I need to relax because what you said. if we aren't happy then everyone going to feel all the stress that I have just like Thanksgiving it was so bad this year I was trying to make everything perfect and I just wanted to give up I did all the cooking and was so tired my company seen this for the first time only because I had back surgery and I still didn't want to let anyone down so I cooked and made dessert. I will never do that again. My husband saw the pain I was in and helped me as much as he could. I will do what you said, and for Christmas make and take it easy, I am now planning an easy dinner, I have desserts in the freezer already. Enjoy your family Merry Christmas from the Ballesteros family and a Happy New Year.
What a special gal you are, Estella. To go through all of that for your family.
I'm glad you are choosing to enjoy this holiday. Maybe delegate some of the festivities to the other adults and make that the new tradition!🥰🎄 Merry Christmas!
Boy I did need to hear this. You're right memories are what matter. Thanks Anna Jennifer 😊⛄☃️🌲
I'm glad, Jennifer!🥰
Loved your message today
I'm so glad!🥰
I'm new to your channel and I just love it. ❤❤❤ Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎄🎄
Welcome! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! 🥰 Merry Christmas!!
I made a list yesterday evening. I have been able to check off 3 things🎊👏🏼🎉. Thank you, Anna, for the encouragement. It helps me and I’m sure it helps others as well.
There ya go! You are welcome!
I used to wear myself out by SUPER cleaning my entire place… then I got cancer, and the next Christmas I did the wipe down and straighten up. And NOT ONE PERSON CARED!!! We had a great time!! ❤️🎄
Love it!❤️🎄🥰
Perfect timing of this perfect message. 🥰 See ya next video Anna
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@ PS it’s snowing right now here in WV
@brandiwestfall1020 how wonderful! Enjoy!
Agree 😊 enjoy your Holidays with your family!
You too, Michelle!🎄❤️🥰
🥰🥰Anna, I love the music and the message was spot on
and thank you for the encouragement and reminding us to just treasure the moment and enjoy
rest and relax and have fun with the peoplewe’re with
You’re such a special wonderful person and I’m very grateful that God has brought me to your channel
Love ya,
Jennifer
Awe, Jennifer! I'm so glad I am being used in such a special way! ❤️ Blessed!
You are so right Anna, it’s ok to take shortcuts! In just this year, God has spoken to my heart about not over doing. In the past I have dotted all i’s and crossed all t’s….. gone by the rules and done things perfectly ( bet you are that way too) Just st too stressful as we get older! I let the Holy Spirit guide me and can tell a difference. Everything is still clean and orderly regardless, and I am more relaxed
Enjoyed the video!
Getting excited for the holidays 🎄🎅🏻🐫🐫🐫
Yes! Love this!🥰
Enjoyed watching you both.
Thank you!
Great video. I needed all of this. I try so hard to get it all done but I do get tired. TFS ❤😊
I'm so glad, Mary! 🎄🥰❤️
Everything you said is so right ,good for you
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Such good advice Anna.❤Trish
Merry Christmas, Trish!
Anna that is me all the way!!!!
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Believe me Anna just be happy everyone is there and healthy.I lost my neice a week before Thanksgiving in an accident it’s been devastating we all got together Thanksgiving it was so hard I’ll be glad when holidays r over I know that is horrible but that is how I feel!
Oh, Vickie! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Hugs to you sweet friend. I know exactly what you mean. ❤️
Thank you dear friend for such an inspiring message! You always bring me such encouragement!😘
I'm so glad, Lisa! You're welcome!🥰❤️
You sound like me. Thanks for reminding us what’s important.
You're welcome!🥰🎄
Thank You Anna! 🎄☃️🎄
🎄🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄🎄🎄
Amen Anna, have a blessed evening, with your beautiful grand babies.
Thank you, Maryann!🎄🥰
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I fantasize Christmas food etc, in my head, then I end up doing way less! 😂
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Merry Christmas Anna!
I don't know if you have already addressed this, but...did you plan on buying the country home prior to redoing your office, building out a grandkids bunk room & consideration of purchasing the Bed & Breakfast? Or did plans get shifted?
Merry Christmas! 🥰❤️🎄
We don’t have kids at home anymore,so we load up our 2 dogs and drive around our town to see the
Christmas lights. They love it as much as we do❤❤. Thank you for your advice. Why do we think everything has to be perfect?
Love that!
Matthew 6:34
Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”
Thank you!🥰
@@homeandgardenwithanna there’s nothing like a good Bible verse to get our minds straight again. I’m very much like you I like things done and done a certain way at a certain time, but sometimes that’s not possible. So I try to remember what Jesus said, take one day at a time. Don’t worry about tomorrow cause we don’t know what tomorrow brings.
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@ I get really mushy sometimes probably because I’m half Italian, but you’re a blessing to me. I feel like I’ve known you forever. Blessings my friend.
@pamelapilato i love that, Pam! Get mushy! It's ok!🥰
You’re so wise!
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Anna, I really enjoy you!!
Thank you, Kathie!:🎄🥰
Hello Ann great motivation next break for me through the day slow down a little bit and take a little bit of time for yourself. By the way what have you done to your hair because the color is fabulous love from California
It's fading lol. I need some low lights. It's to blonde for me. Thank you though!🥰🎄
Anna, I love your sweatshirt ❤❤❤and enjoyed all the info ❤❤❤
Thank you, Terry! Got it at beals!
Anna, this may be nothing because I certainly don’t understand how all the commission stuff works, but this is twice now that I have tried to purchase things from Walmart that you’re getting commission from , such as the glass cleaner and the method, pink grapefruit cleaner, and when I click on the link you give us it says out of stock
So I close out the Walmart website and reopen the Walmart app for my store down the street and both products were available 🧐
Why is this occurring?
I'm not sure! Weird! Thank you for letting me know!
Yes, you are a giver! Such a sweet soul you are and you are going to rock this! I’m a giver too and I get a bit overwhelmed during times like this. But everything always turns out so well. My husband reminds me to not overthink so much. God bless you and your family 🙏
Same to you, Karen. We are blessed with husband's that remind us. God is good!🎄❤️🥰
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I have no problem with things to do for Christmas, other than church we have nothing,my kids don’t speak to me my husband and I will be alone,
I'm so sorry to hear this. Although I don't know the reason, it makes me sad. I pray that you and your husband can find a way to celebrate Christmas happily. Create a magical time for the two of you. You are in control of your own happiness. Always remember that. Merry Christmas. 🥰❤️🎄
The birth of Jesus Christ is peace not chaos. Put out the nativity and read to the children about this wonderful time. May the peace of Christ's birth fill you and your family's homes.
Thank you!🥰
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