A candle in the window/the blue light special

[futuremrsmurphy]

Grr. It fit but it didnt light up! Hmm

[jancy]

Originally Posted by futuremrsmurphy

Grr. It fit but it didnt light up! Hmm

I know you will figure this out!

[futuremrsmurphy]

I went to dollar tree and they have these little glass light catchers that you paint yourself with this translucent paint. It comes with yellow, green, red, and BLUE! Haha! Just painted the first coat. Think it needs a second though. :/ YAY!

[debdoodles]

My son was sentenced and sent to prison 10 days before Christmas last year, the holiday just slipped past us completely, I wasn't planning on decorating this year, but I LOVE the idea of the blue lights. Thanx Jancy, I'll be shopping this weekend for blue candles for our window!

[jancy]

Originally Posted by futuremrsmurphy

I went to dollar tree and they have these little glass light catchers that you paint yourself with this translucent paint. It comes with yellow, green, red, and BLUE! Haha! Just painted the first coat. Think it needs a second though. :/ YAY!

that is so cool!!!

[domingezr]

Originally Posted by jancy

not sure which candle you have but mine are electric and they hold C7 bulbs just like my night light does..

Jancy, is there any way you can if possible, please post a picture of your blue candle.?

[jancy]

Originally Posted by domingezr

Jancy, is there any way you can if possible, please post a picture of your blue candle.?

yep here ya go...the candle is pic is kinda dark. the nightlight is in my bathroom year round. I have about a dozen candles and they go in all my windows at Christmas with the blue bulbs in them.

they still sell the candles at target and I bet at walmart too as well as Lowe's I would think.

[klw9653]

I wasn't going to decorate this year if my son was still in jail but I love the blue light idea. Btw, my son worked at Kmart last year, so this is perfect!

[futuremrsmurphy]

Originally Posted by jancy

yep here ya go...the candle is pic is kinda dark. the nightlight is in my bathroom year round. I have about a dozen candles and they go in all my windows at Christmas with the blue bulbs in them.

they still sell the candles at target and I bet at walmart too as well as Lowe's I would think.

Your candle is prettier than mine
Lol. Mines from walmart.

[tglsmom]

I just logged on to ask where I could find electric candles and, what do you know, the answer was there. Thanks, Jancy! I'll check out Target today.

Putting a blue light in the window will help me get more into the spirit, I think. I've always loved decorating, but we aren't going to decorate for Christmas this year because our one son is in prison and the other one is currently living in Germany. That means no kids, or grandkids, around this year. We've decided to visit our son in prison instead. We've always had a houseful on Christmas and, since he's 8 hours away, we never had the time to see him unless it was before or after Christmas. I have to admit that I am really excited to spend the 24th and 25th with him, even though I'm trying to imagine spending those two days in a prison and eating food from the vending machines! Knowing that our blue light is shining in the window for our son and the other inmates is going to give me a feeling of peace. What a great idea!

[Bamagirl49]

I saw the cutest little Christmas tree I think it was white very small with blue lights on it at cracker barrel check it out if I go again try to take a pic

[domingezr]

Originally Posted by jancy

yep here ya go...the candle is pic is kinda dark. the nightlight is in my bathroom year round. I have about a dozen candles and they go in all my windows at Christmas with the blue bulbs in them.

they still sell the candles at target and I bet at walmart too as well as Lowe's I would think.

Thank You Jancy..
I'm going to go buy 2. 1 for my nephew who's at Delano and 1 for my son in High Desert, Both been gone 6 1/2 years. So it's been 6 sad holidays and to me they're just getting worst.

[jancy]

well was typing fast and typed bad. lol
my candles are old. but I love them. have the one on the fireplace hearth right now. very soothing. hope you all find them and enjoy them as well. like I said...blue is so special and peaceful. take a picture of your own candle and tell your kids they are for them.

[jancy]

Originally Posted by domingezr

Thank You Jancy..
I'm going to go buy 2. 1 for my nephew who's at Delano and 1 for my son in High Desert, Both been gone 6 1/2 years. So it's been 6 sad holidays and to me they're just getting worst.

I read your posts about your son being only 20, how much longer does he have to go? being in prison since he was 14 had to be so senseless! May God encourage you both thru this time, Rosa.

[domingezr]

Jancy, My son got life sentence..
Thank you for your blessings..

[jancy]

Originally Posted by domingezr

Jancy, My son got life sentence..
Thank you for your blessings..

Life at 14???? What is wrong with this country???? How can anyone sentence a child to an entire life in prison???

I am horrified at this! I truly pray that your son shows the world how valuable he is by how he spends his time. I pray that God uses him to reach out to others as He used Paul and the other apostles who spent time in prison. Even while in chains in dungeons, their lives shone out an example and blessed all those around them. ((HUGS and tears))

[koolaidmom]

I love it!!!!!

Blue light special, great idea going to hunt for mine right now. Putting it it a letter for my son...

Thank you..
G

[futuremrsmurphy]

Originally Posted by jancy

that is so cool!!!

I put the second coat of paint on...it looks great...but now it wont light up! Grrrrr...

[jancy]

Originally Posted by futuremrsmurphy

I put the second coat of paint on...it looks great...but now it wont light up! Grrrrr...

you are determined and will get this right...

[futuremrsmurphy]

I have 3 more lightbulbs. Time for try 2. Lol

[domingezr]

Originally Posted by jancy

Life at 14???? What is wrong with this country???? How can anyone sentence a child to an entire life in prison???

I am horrified at this! I truly pray that your son shows the world how valuable he is by how he spends his time. I pray that God uses him to reach out to others as He used Paul and the other apostles who spent time in prison. Even while in chains in dungeons, their lives shone out an example and blessed all those around them. ((HUGS and tears))

Thanks Jancy... You know my son always tells me in his letters that God has a reason for him being in there and to never loose my faith in him.. Thank you , sorry I can't go on anymore ...

[jancy]

Originally Posted by domingezr

Thanks Jancy... You know my son always tells me in his letters that God has a reason for him being in there and to never loose my faith in him.. Thank you , sorry I can't go on anymore ...

((HUGS)) your son is a one of a kind, unique child of God. There is no one like him on earth. he is the son of a King. God can use him wherever He is and he can make something bad turn into something good. My son always liked Romans 8:28.

[JJS811]

This is just such a beautiful idea. I don't have a child in prison, but I will have a blue light in my window this year for all prisoners across the world. I hope my blue candle in the UK will help all who read this realise they are thought of around the world.

I have a white tree and all the decorations are blue and silver, so this is going to add to it so well.

I wish all of you with children in jail/prison as loving and peaceful a holiday season as possible, and I send prayers and positive wishes to all of your children, and those you hold dear - peace.

[Tina]

Originally Posted by sidewalker

I like this idea.
I have not put up a tree in the time hubby has been in prison.
I did put up a few things, but very understated.
I really like the blue light special.
thinkin I may do that this yr.

I was thinkin the very same thing. This is an absolutely wonderful idea!

[jancy]

Originally Posted by futuremrsmurphy

I have 3 more lightbulbs. Time for try 2. Lol

up and running yet??