Blessings.

There is a passage from one of my favorite books, The Red Tent, by Anita Diament, that perfectly sums up what I want to say to you as we end this year and begin another.

 Together.

"I am so glad that you have come. I will pour out everything inside me that you may leave this table satisfied and fortified. Blessings on your eyes. Blessings on your children. Blessings on the ground beneath you. My heart is a ladle of sweet water, brimming over."

All My Love.

Comments

cherry said…
That is gorgeous...now I want to read that book! I am reading " THe Shack" right now. cherry
December 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Unknown said…
I love The Red Tent! I should re-read it. What a wonderful quote. Thank you.
December 17, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Shelley said…
I loved the Red Tent too. Blessings to you and yours as well.
December 18, 2008 at 3:41 AM
mommytoalot said…
Perfect quote
Blessing to you and yours
xo
December 18, 2008 at 4:00 AM
Amy said…
That's lovely. Blessings to you and your family too.
December 18, 2008 at 4:17 AM
Rhea said…
Sweet. I love it.
December 18, 2008 at 4:56 AM
Ash said…
Thank you. Blessings to you as well, sweet lady.

Em
December 18, 2008 at 5:00 AM
CaraBee said…
What a lovely quote! Very deep, girl.
December 18, 2008 at 5:02 AM
Anonymous said…
Aww...I need to read that book - I've had it recommened to me a few times but haven't taken the time.

Hope your weekend and the holiday is perfectly shaped for you and yours ;)
December 18, 2008 at 5:14 AM
Lula! said…
This is exactly how I feel about you...

"I'm so glad you have come..."

Amen.
XOXO
December 18, 2008 at 5:51 AM
Anonymous said…
That's such a sweet blessing!! Thanks!!
December 18, 2008 at 6:00 AM
Lesley said…
That is a wonderful blessing...I love the heart is a ladle of sweet water...brimming over....many blessings to you and yours...
December 18, 2008 at 6:05 AM
KimmyJ said…
One of my favorite books, ever! Beautiful Blessings, thank you, my friend!
December 18, 2008 at 6:34 AM
Rachel said…
what a great book and quote! gives me warm fuzzies this morning. thank you tiffany!
December 18, 2008 at 6:37 AM
Susie said…
That was just beautiful! I wish the same for you:-)
December 18, 2008 at 6:43 AM
Tenakim said…
That's wonderful... if I were more eloquent and just a smidge more intellegent, I could have written that, Maybe not, it's really well said!!!
December 18, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Live.Love.Eat said…
Wow. So sweet and perfect!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing that. Now, I go google Red Tent.
December 18, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Kori said…
Lovely and so you.

Love you!
December 18, 2008 at 7:00 AM
nikkicrumpet said…
Well blessings right back at you! It is a blessing to me to have found blogland. I'm looking forward to a whole new year of meeting new people and being inspired and filled with laughter. You ladies all ROCK!
December 18, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Heather said…
I.Love.That.Book.

I so need to read it again; it's been a few years.

What a great wish for the new year. I wish the same thing for you and your family.
December 18, 2008 at 7:33 AM
Anonymous said…
how beautiful! Thank you I love it!
December 18, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Ashley said…
What an excellent quote for bloggers. I love it!
December 18, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Jen said…
that really just sums it all up.
December 18, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Jen Sue Wild said…
I am going to ahve to check this book out!!
Great quote!!!!
December 18, 2008 at 12:36 PM
jori-o said…
What a beautiful passage! That title is going on my "to read" list.

And what a sweet and kind sentiment to share with all of your fans! You are one classy lady.
December 18, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Keys to the Magic Travel said…
Isn't that just the best book? It was one of the first books we read in the book club I started way back when. It was also when I decided that I prefered a women only bookclub :-)
December 18, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Shannon said…
That is one of my fave books, too... I think it should be required reading for all women!

Blessings to you this Christmas and throughout the new year!
December 18, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Jenni said…
That is a wonderful book and a beautiful quote!
December 18, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Anonymous said…
I love that book, too. It made me go back and read the Bible to see how much of it "really happened" :)
December 18, 2008 at 7:16 PM
debi9kids said…
How lovely. beautiful sentiment, esp for the holiday season.
December 18, 2008 at 7:16 PM
LORI said…
WHAT BEAUTIFUL WORDS!
December 18, 2008 at 8:01 PM
debi lynn mattingly said…
Hi sweetie!
thanks for the loving words! Haven't seen you this week on the blog and all my give aways???? Have a beautiful week and a loving holiday! xo...deb
December 18, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Kelly Deneen Raymond said…
That is just perfect. Blessings to you and your family too.
December 19, 2008 at 6:03 AM
Heather said…
I LOVE love love that book, as you well know. And that quote is strikingly beautiful.
December 19, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Jenners said…
I've had this book on my book shelf FOREVER -- my mom had given it to me awhile ago but I've never picked it up. You've just inspired me to. Thanks !
December 19, 2008 at 7:00 AM
Sarah said…
Those blessings to you and yours as well!
December 19, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Lisa Marie said…
wow that is beautiful, I will have to look up that book hugs, Lisa
December 19, 2008 at 9:14 AM
said…
That's a beautiful passage. Thank you for sharing it. I haven't read The Red Tent but I will have to put it on my list.
December 19, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Sandy said…
Thank you for sharing. That was beautiful:)
December 19, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Tabitha Blue said…
That is truly beautiful!!!!! I love it, thanks for sharing that sentiment, made my heart leap!!!!


:)
~Tabitha~

freshmommyblog.com
December 19, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Paula said…
One of my favorites! Thanks for sharing.
December 19, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Naye said…
I never heard of the book but that was a very nice passage, thanks for sharing!
December 19, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Anonymous said…
What a nice passage..I'll have to check out this book!

Thanks for a great year, Tiffay. Its been a pleasure getting to know you through your blog. Thanks for SITS so I can meet others as well!!! And thanks for introducing me to the Twilight Phenomenon!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 19, 2008 at 7:09 PM
CreativeMish said…
What a great passage. TFS!
December 19, 2008 at 7:20 PM
antibloggedy said…
That is a perfect Blessing. Thank you for sharing it.
December 19, 2008 at 8:44 PM
momma said…
what a beautiful quote.
December 19, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Elyse said…
Blessings to you Tiffany! Found you through SITS and your blog is wonderful!
~Elyse~
December 20, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Anonymous said…
I have this book and haven't read it yet. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow?
December 21, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Anonymous said…
The Red Tent was a fabulous book! I need to re-read it!

Thank You a nd Merry Christmas!

SITSa SISta
December 22, 2008 at 9:23 AM
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