tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post8012242786925457640..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: The Gift of Giving by Lee McKenziePamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64485362373795030782014-12-19T12:08:55.988-08:002014-12-19T12:08:55.988-08:00What a lovely thing to say, Patricia. Thank you so...What a lovely thing to say, Patricia. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-43727153964010560152014-12-19T12:07:50.711-08:002014-12-19T12:07:50.711-08:00My pleasure, Amy! Merry Christmas!My pleasure, Amy! Merry Christmas!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44072056906987346602014-12-19T12:07:18.929-08:002014-12-19T12:07:18.929-08:00Thanks, Loree! Merry Christmas!Thanks, Loree! Merry Christmas!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77942614434275059952014-12-19T07:36:42.627-08:002014-12-19T07:36:42.627-08:00You inspire me, and I'm sure you did that youn...You inspire me, and I'm sure you did that young man. Here's hoping doors will open for him and he can showcase that talent. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70116630257043432552014-12-18T18:46:14.896-08:002014-12-18T18:46:14.896-08:00This is lovely, Lee! Thanks so much for posting. H...This is lovely, Lee! Thanks so much for posting. Happy holidays :)Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49264275279199456912014-12-18T10:59:14.764-08:002014-12-18T10:59:14.764-08:00Loved this, Lee! Wishing you and yours a very happ...Loved this, Lee! Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, fun and safe Christmas! Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25148302187197123382014-12-18T09:12:08.060-08:002014-12-18T09:12:08.060-08:00Well said, Muriel! Merry Christmas!Well said, Muriel! Merry Christmas!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-7632098602788136172014-12-18T09:10:16.774-08:002014-12-18T09:10:16.774-08:00Aw, thanks, Carol! Merry Christmas!Aw, thanks, Carol! Merry Christmas!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55732553967439121212014-12-18T09:09:48.252-08:002014-12-18T09:09:48.252-08:00That's my wish for him, Roz. Dignity and self-...That's my wish for him, Roz. Dignity and self-respect to go along with the courage he already has.Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11697759079440204942014-12-18T09:09:37.731-08:002014-12-18T09:09:37.731-08:00Wow, Lee! Good for you. As someone married to an...Wow, Lee! Good for you. As someone married to an artist, I can appreciate how hard that young man must have worked and how determined he must be to have sustained that gift when everything else was against him. Let's heap praise on Kate's husband. You were put there that day to do just what you did - what we should all be doing all the time - share our hope and faith in each other. Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-5295377632745675952014-12-18T09:08:54.927-08:002014-12-18T09:08:54.927-08:00Thank you, Marion! Wishing you a wonderful Christm...Thank you, Marion! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, too!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85306818424162442422014-12-18T09:08:06.122-08:002014-12-18T09:08:06.122-08:00Thanks,, Melinda!Thanks,, Melinda!Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21841859525296998282014-12-18T08:53:39.651-08:002014-12-18T08:53:39.651-08:00Ditto what Kate's husband said. Wonderful post...Ditto what Kate's husband said. Wonderful post.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30165828161739367252014-12-18T07:22:46.874-08:002014-12-18T07:22:46.874-08:00Lee, what a wonderful story to share! Sometimes k...Lee, what a wonderful story to share! Sometimes knowing that someone else believes in you is the greatest gift in the world. That's what you've done for this man, in addition to the more practical gift of art supplies(:Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52668774421190621032014-12-18T06:17:29.522-08:002014-12-18T06:17:29.522-08:00Lee, I'm sure you have made a difference in th...Lee, I'm sure you have made a difference in that young man's life. You've given him the best gift of all--hope. He will cherish the art supplies, and maybe one day be self sufficient in his work. rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3891188455235401012014-12-18T06:17:27.310-08:002014-12-18T06:17:27.310-08:00How wonderful that this young man had a way to esc...How wonderful that this young man had a way to escape into his art. And how ideal that you can use your talents in writing to bring these homeless individuals some assistance. A very inspiring post. Have a wonderful Christmas. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39335690538017368492014-12-18T05:38:09.219-08:002014-12-18T05:38:09.219-08:00You're welcome, Liz. It's been such fun pu...You're welcome, Liz. It's been such fun putting together his gift pack of art supplies, and I confess to getting a little carried away. Had to keep reminding myself that for now he's living out a backpack.Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-46006544259141091752014-12-18T05:33:57.097-08:002014-12-18T05:33:57.097-08:00Kate, thank you for sharing your husband's wis...Kate, thank you for sharing your husband's wisdom. He's exactly right. And I hope you're right about this young man shifting his life in a positive direction, not because of anything I said or did, but because he discovers the courage in himself to make those changes.Lee McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52664466786354970412014-12-18T04:27:04.322-08:002014-12-18T04:27:04.322-08:00What a wonderful gift. I think Kate's husband ...What a wonderful gift. I think Kate's husband is right--you were both there for a reason. Thanks for sharing it!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68413129248383117262014-12-18T04:17:33.340-08:002014-12-18T04:17:33.340-08:00My husband reminds me often that people come into ...My husband reminds me often that people come into our lives--even if just for a short time--for a reason. <br /><br />Lee, your post brought tears to my eyes. Your discussion with that young man--your belief and encouragement--may be what he needed to help him make the right choices going forward, and do something positive and meaningful with his talent.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.com