Blues for Christmas..

[jerzegurl]

Christmas is not merry for someone who is spending their first Christmas alone, after having a spouse or loved one sharing their holidays for years.  I hope if you know someone in this position you will pass this information on, and help them get over the feeling. 

Comments

[violets_r_blu]

Well this is very thoughtful of you. This entry caught my attention, as I just spent Thanksgiving Day alone. I'm divorced with 2 kids, and the ex and I share holidays, odd year I get them, even year he gets them. I'm rather used to this, but this year my younger sister died and she and I were very close. She was probably the closest person to me in this world. She would spend those holidays with me, when the kids could not.
Now, the quiet of not having my little sister leaves me speechless and filling the void seems impossible to do. It probably is too. However, you have some very nice ideas, and your thoughtfulness is much appreciated!
Happy Holidays to you!

[jerzegurl]

Thanks. I live far away from my family and when my children were young. I missed them so much. It didn't feel like the holidays. I started taking them to the nursing homes on holidays. We would bring little gifts, make cookies. They loved the gingerbread men we brought them one year. It wasn't the same as a grandmother... or grandfather, but it helped filled the void.

I think a lot of people forget that for some people without their family around the holidays are lonely. I wish you a most joyous Christmas and will pray for you.

Happy Holidays.

[wkeverhart]

You're a real sweetie. I really mean that! So few think of people who spend holidays alone. Thank you for caring. Lots of love
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