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Get Rid of the Grinchy Christmas Spirit for Good!

December 8, 2017 by Patti 14 Comments

How are you feeling this holiday season?  Based upon my quiet observation of:  people rolling down their windows and laying on horns to let those stopped in the middle of the intersection know just how stupid they really are, tired shoppers snapping at exhausted clerks in long lines at the shopping mall, or sobbing toddlers in a heap on the floor begging their mamas to be done already, I’d say that there is quite a bit of Grinchyness of spirit going around this year.

So I’m pulling up a post from Christmas past to share with you again.  I do hope it strikes a chord with those of you who may be feeling a bit undone and lacking in Christmas cheer.

Click on the link HERE – From Grinchy to Gracious to see how you can get rid of the Grinchy Christmas spirit for good!

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Sunday:

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Comments

  1. Anne says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:46 am

    Thank you for sharing, Patti 🙂 !

    Reply
    • Patti says

      December 11, 2017 at 8:05 am

      Thank you for reading my friend. I hope you feel God’s warmth embrace you this Christmas season. Hugs.

      Reply
  2. Jane says

    December 9, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Thank you, God, for sending your Son to save us from our “grinchiness”.

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    • Patti says

      December 11, 2017 at 8:04 am

      Amen to that Jane!

      Reply
  3. debbieputman says

    December 11, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I didn’t read the original post when you first posted it, but I loved reading it today. Merry Christmas!

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    • Patti says

      December 21, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you Debbie and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas my friend 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jen Lawrence says

    December 12, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Oh, I need this. There are so many grinch types. I’m almost glad I’m on quasi-bed rest so I can pretend the world is like a Hallmark movie!! xo

    Reply
    • Patti says

      December 21, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      I hope your recovery is coming along very well Jen. Take care and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  5. Anita Ojeda says

    December 12, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    I count myself fortunate because I live 90 miles from the closest mall :). I’ve learned to just relax and enjoy my family (and I shop for gifts on line or WAY ahead of time!).

    Reply
    • Patti says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      You are fortunate indeed Anita. The bustle of Christmas in the city can be fun, though stressful. Merry Christmas.

      Reply
  6. Linda Stoll says

    December 13, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Patti, hello! I’m biding that grinch and all his annoying pals far from me, keeping it simple, claiming gratitude, saying “yes please” to what matters most … and letting alot of stuff go.

    Thanks for your encouraging words … so good to meet you at Holley’s today!

    Blessings to you and yours this Advent …

    Reply
    • Patti says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you for coming by to comment Linda. Blessings to you as well this wonderful Christmas season.

      Reply
  7. Michele Morin says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Like Anita, I live far from a mall — or any intense shopping center, so I shop on line and try to do as much in advance as I can so December can be spent with baking and wrapping and music and family. I’m off to read your post, and smiling because my kids love this Grinchy extended movie, even though I gripe every year that they’ve taken less than 30 minutes of content and stretched it out over a 90 minute movie.

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    • Patti says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      You are lucky to be out in the country and away from the NOISE. I hope you have a blessed and wonderful Christmas with your family Michele.

      Reply

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