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12/24/10, 02:12 PM
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For those that Christmas isn't a joyous season..
For those that christmas isn't a joyous season..... I wish you peace and tranquility through this difficult time.
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12/24/10, 02:58 PM
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Thank you TxMex!
I hate "regular" Christmas. Too many bad childhood and / or confusing memories. I hate the shopping and buying junk and crowds and.....I hate wrapping paper.......etc.
As an Adult, with a family of my own now, we have made our own traditions and I do enjoy it. It is peaceful and although memories of hard times do creep in, I have learned to push them aside and appreciate the wonderful memories and new traditions I have now.
Peace and Happiness to others too.
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12/24/10, 03:19 PM
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A very thoughtful post. Thank you and peace and tranquility to you as well.
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12/24/10, 03:23 PM
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Although a Christian, I don't really celebrate in a traditional fashion. Yes, I go to church on Christmas Eve, but other than that, no "holiday" decorations except a small understated creche. I prefer to concentrate on bringing peace in all areas of my life and the lives of those around me. I don't have any particular "bad" memories of Christmas--just a sort of loss or kind of loneliness when I think of Christmasses past -- but am so aware of many who do. So I too echo the sentiment of peace and tranquillity during this season.
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12/24/10, 03:29 PM
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This is our first Christmas post-divorce of our youngest son, and first split custody Christmas. Also first Christmas after my proclamation that I'm not arguing about who "gets" to host Christmas on the real day. It's very odd, and I know it will get better in time.
Blessings to all of you who have had loss and disappointment.
Huggs,
Alice
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12/24/10, 08:33 PM
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Alice. That is EXACTLY what we are dealing with this Christmas. The only difference is that it is our daughter rather than our son. Makes for very disjointed feelings this time of year.
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12/24/10, 08:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TxMex
For those that christmas isn't a joyous season..... I wish you peace and tranquility through this difficult time.
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Well said, and from me also - I'll just add wishes for better times ahead.
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12/24/10, 11:06 PM
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TxMex, thank you. Although I really do love Christmas, it's bitter sweet for me. The birthday of my oldest son is the day after Christmas and the anniversary of the deaths of my 2 oldest is December 30th. Although it's been years since my kids have passed away, this time of the year has always been difficult for me, this year more so than recent past because of the surgeries I have had to have and still not fully recovered. The things I usually do with DS I haven't been able to do as much of, and those things usually keep my mind off the losses. BUT, having said all of that, my DH has been wonderful at pitching in to do the things I have not been able to so DS can still have the traditions he's grown up with.
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12/24/10, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
This is our first Christmas post-divorce of our youngest son, and first split custody Christmas. Also first Christmas after my proclamation that I'm not arguing about who "gets" to host Christmas on the real day. It's very odd, and I know it will get better in time.
Blessings to all of you who have had loss and disappointment.
Huggs,
Alice
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It will be fine. My daughter always gets to see her Dad on the 'real' Christmas day. Everyone always thinks its oh so sad.  I get to go shopping on boxing day for her stuff. Last year by waiting till boxing day I saved $30 on her gift. We usually have 'Christmas' on New Years Day and visit my family and stuff the weekend during the holidays that she is home. What difference does it make? It's just a day. Tomorrow we are not doing ANYTHING Christmassy because she isn't home. The fun is all next weekend!
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12/24/10, 11:34 PM
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This is the first time that my wife has enjoyed Christmas in a long time. It was Christmas when her mother died. But the joys are here now. She doesn't love her mother any less but time had heals her wounds.
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12/24/10, 11:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TxMex
For those that christmas isn't a joyous season..... I wish you peace and tranquility through this difficult time.
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Very well said. I wish you peace, tranquility, and happiness this Christmas. My brother in law, who was more of a brother, passed three years ago tonight.
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12/25/10, 12:30 AM
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TxMex, what a wonderful sentiment. I will add my wishes also for peace and tranquility for all.
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12/25/10, 02:19 AM
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I will take this to heart thanks!
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12/25/10, 08:04 AM
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To TxMex and others - Thank you.
Christmas present (and future) will never hold to the memories of Christmas's past.
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12/25/10, 09:38 AM
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Thank You, and Peace to Everyone.
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12/25/10, 10:34 AM
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Old Vet, thank you for sharing that.
Since my father passed away in late 2009, this is my first Christmas without 'family' other than my BF's family. I used to always have christmas eve at the old homestead and much to prepare for it.
This year, it feels just plain like a 'regular' day. I don't have a drop of joy and I didn't have time to decorate or want to.
I am so missing my Dad, and the old traditions. Perhaps next year I'll be in a different place but today its really hard.
Thank you for opening this thread TxMex.
Peace and joy to all of you and yours.
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12/25/10, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohiogal
Old Vet, thank you for sharing that.
Since my father passed away in late 2009, this is my first Christmas without 'family' other than my BF's family. I used to always have christmas eve at the old homestead and much to prepare for it.
This year, it feels just plain like a 'regular' day. I don't have a drop of joy and I didn't have time to decorate or want to.
I am so missing my Dad, and the old traditions. Perhaps next year I'll be in a different place but today its really hard.
Thank you for opening this thread TxMex.
Peace and joy to all of you and yours.
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Hey Ohiogal and everyone - time to find a rainbow in the mud puddle. Mom passed in Feb. 2007 after a short end from cancer. That Christmas 2006 was weird to say the least. When she thought it was only Pneumonia in October she passed on seeing her Marine (on one day's leave) GS Rick IV saying I can see him anytime. Not so. Anyway nothing I can say will bring any of them back for us. I try to remember the years they were here on earth.
Peace and Blessings..............
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12/25/10, 07:42 PM
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TxMex............Thank you.
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12/31/10, 10:11 AM
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Not forgetting that the 'season' is not over...prayers for all those who have difficulties.
Patty
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12/31/10, 12:42 PM
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Hugs to everyone to whom this is a hard season!
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