The Gift Within Us
Untie the strings, pull back the cover, open your arms and see the gift of yourself.
May this Christmas we find the beauty of who we are and let it guide us.
Photo: Old lace sack containing angel prayer cards, the angel crosses her heart... knowing she must let go for love to flow.
I hope that your Christmas was/is a happy one and that 2008 brings you much joy and many adventures.
Lee.
Posted by:Lee | 26 December 2007 at 12:06 AM
Dear Corey,
You are such a beautiful person.
I'm so grateful for you and the inspiration you offer me and so many.
Merry Christmas.
Love,
Constance
Posted by:rochambeau | 25 December 2007 at 07:36 AM
Best wishes and Merry Christmas to you and yours Corey. Your blog (and yourself) is a gift to all of us!
Posted by:tlchang | 25 December 2007 at 06:01 AM
Father Christmas is no doubt sliding down your chimney at any moment now. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family.
Posted by:AnnieElf | 25 December 2007 at 03:32 AM
have a wonderful christmas!!!!! and i have a feeling you will... ;)
nancy
Posted by:nancy | 25 December 2007 at 03:03 AM
True beauty in this photo Corey. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas.
Posted by:Mary | 24 December 2007 at 10:15 PM
Merry Christmas Corey!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by:Daisy Cottage | 24 December 2007 at 09:44 PM
Wishing you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. Enjoy!
Posted by:carol | 24 December 2007 at 09:23 PM
Corey, we wish you and your family a very happy Christmas. Your gifts to us throughout the year are such a joy to our hearts.
Posted by:Elaine | 24 December 2007 at 08:50 PM
A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Corey, both in France and California. May you enjoy the same peace and joy which you have given to all of us, your blog-family. You help me to think and connect every day.
Warmest wishes (and it IS warm here!) from Tucson.
Posted by:Elizabeeth | 24 December 2007 at 08:21 PM
Corey, thank you for your wonderful blog and precious words.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and May God Richly Bless You and Your Family throughout the New Year!
Love, ~elaine~
Posted by:Elaine L. | 24 December 2007 at 07:59 PM
Corey, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by:Leigh | 24 December 2007 at 07:45 PM
Corey, May you and your family find joy and contentment this holiday season! Merry christmas and happy new years from Ulla!!!
Posted by:ulla | 24 December 2007 at 07:20 PM
Beautiful!
Have a wonderful Christmas with your family Corey!
Posted by:Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | 24 December 2007 at 07:07 PM
Merry!! Happy!! Blessings!!! You've brightened my year!
Posted by:stljoie | 24 December 2007 at 07:05 PM
Corey, Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family...(including those up the road here apiece...) ;) xoxo
Posted by:Marilyn | 24 December 2007 at 07:01 PM
May your Christmas be full of rich blessings Corey. xxx
Posted by:Kristy | 24 December 2007 at 06:58 PM
Joyeux Noel Corey!
Rosemary
Posted by:Rosemary | 24 December 2007 at 06:57 PM
My wish to you and your family is for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your wonderful and inspiring words through the year...I remain your devoted fan. Mo'a
Posted by:Mo'a | 24 December 2007 at 06:30 PM
Merry Christmas, Corey! May you and your family enjoy the spirit and the season together and in good health.
Posted by:Laura | 24 December 2007 at 06:28 PM
Merry Christmas Corey to you and your beautiful family, thank you for sharing the gift of you, and touching our hearts and lives
so warmly and brightly! Love and Hugs across the seas......................................
Posted by:Denise | 24 December 2007 at 05:54 PM
Merry Christmas dear Corey to you and your beautiful family...
love,
stephanie
Posted by:stephanie | 24 December 2007 at 05:33 PM
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas Season! And many more blessings this coming New Year!
Posted by:Dee | 24 December 2007 at 05:25 PM
Happy Christmas to one who always lets the love flow...
Posted by:Pauline | 24 December 2007 at 05:23 PM
May you and your dear family have a Joyous Christmas, Corey!
Posted by:beachy | 24 December 2007 at 05:13 PM
May this season be the best and brightest to you. Thank you for your amazing self. I should actually thank Ree for having us crazies send in pictures of ourselves. That's how I found your site. And I'm thankful for your site. It reminds me of things I once knew, as well as teaches me things I need to know.
Much love this holiday season.
Posted by:shannon in oregon | 24 December 2007 at 05:05 PM
Merry Christmas to you my dear friend and your family. Enjoy and make more special memories to have and to share :)
Posted by:My Melange | 24 December 2007 at 04:38 PM
Wishing you a Christmas filled with peace, joy, laughter and the fulfilling of many wishes!! :)
Thank you for your continued beautiful spot of inspiration and rest on the web, Corey!! I always feel so refreshed after reading your posts and looking at your gorgeous photos.
Posted by:Casey | 24 December 2007 at 04:32 PM
All the Joy of the Season to your and your family.
Darla
Posted by:Darla | 24 December 2007 at 04:25 PM
Merry Christmas, Corey, and best wishes for everything best in 2008!
Posted by:tut-tut | 24 December 2007 at 04:22 PM
Merry Christmas Corey!
Posted by:angela marie | 24 December 2007 at 03:46 PM
wishing you and your family the love, blessings, and warmest cheers of the holidays. mErRy ChRiStMaS!!!
Posted by:pusa | 24 December 2007 at 03:37 PM
Merry Christmas, Corey. I bought Victoria and saw your article and pictures. Very beautiful. Thanks for the Christmas wishes from a girl in little old Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Posted by:Dee/reddirtramblings | 24 December 2007 at 03:10 PM
Merry Christmas, Corey, to you and your family. May God keep you and bless you! CW
Posted by:Connie W | 24 December 2007 at 03:09 PM
Joyeux NOel and Hope to see you before l'an que ven ( in prouvencaou)
Posted by:le petit cabinet de curiosites | 24 December 2007 at 02:42 PM
Joyeux Noël Corey ,to you and your family . Have a wonderful day and evening .
With warmest abraço e beijos from sunny( at last !)Brazil!
Posted by:Massilianana | 24 December 2007 at 02:36 PM
Happy Christmas, dear Corey...
Posted by:Dawn | 24 December 2007 at 12:50 PM
May Angels protect you
May Troubles neglect you.
God bless you and yours real good at Christmas and always.
I love your beautiful angels.
Love Jeanne ^j^
"It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing that matters."
-Mother Teresa
Posted by:Jeanne | 24 December 2007 at 12:03 PM
So beautifully said as always dear Corey! Love the picture too! Here is wishing you and your family a blessed and very merry Christmas and happy holidays! Warmest wishes from Germany sends you Carol xox
Posted by:Boxwoodcottage | 24 December 2007 at 10:16 AM
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by:Britt-Arnhild | 24 December 2007 at 09:55 AM