Holidays can be strange in many ways, especially if someone is going through a breakup or divorce. The traditions held may have been different or the entire feel of Christmas spent with whomever was unique. Theres a subtle sadness when someone is removed from your life, whether through death or by breakup -- theres this unexplainable void. I truly believe thats why many people hate to hear Christmas music or start to shiver when Christmas commercials start coming on before the turkey is served on Thanksgiving. It can definitely be bittersweet, trying to enjoy the holidays to the best of your ability all the while missing someone, and sometimes, very secretly. It can feel like youre all alone putting on your best face while being in the company of people who truly want to be there with you. In many cases, there are those who try to not make a big stink of the holidays because it actually IS a big stink for them. Its the one holiday they wish they could enjoy with the same people places and things that used to be present in their lives. Its the past they hold onto so tightly while missing out on the true meaning of the holidays: togetherness. Being that I have a close-knit family, we drew even closer once Dad passed. The togetherness made the holidays tolerable, enjoyable, and I want to say even more appreciated since we know that at any given time, someone from our little group can be taken just. like. that. Treasure all you have right here, right now. Hug the past, but then let it go so you can hug the present. Love one another and show it by whatever means you can. Gifts are meaningless without heart. Id rather be with the people I love rather than to receive gifts. This whole Black Friday/Christmas shopping fiasco has gotten so out of hand and so stressful for many families. What if Christmas could be more like Thanksgiving? I am so incredibly thankful to have my family here this year. So, with that, I ask that you please pray for my mother. Tomorrow she is going to get a procedure done where they will determine how well the chemo and radiation worked. Were hoping for a good bill of health and that shes cancer free. That would be the best present ever for Christmas! So please, prayers prayers and more prayers! And thank you in advanced.---read more of the article by clicking on the link or image below. By the way...Facebook has changed the way it shows posts in your news feed. In order to receive all our posts, make sure to select Get Notifications from the Like button drop down menu. Thanks! debrapasquella/2014/12/enjoy-now-while-its-still-here.html?spref=tw #Christmas #family #relationships #breakups #divorce #grieving #grievingontheholidays #christmasblues #cancer #cancersucks #prayer #prayers #GodIsGood
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:02:14 +0000
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