Grateful

[Brendazzle]

That’s so nice of your mom. I hope you had a wonderful time sleeping and scrapping!

I didn't get as much sleep as I hoped but having time to scrap is such a joy

 

[RJMJ]

Gosh!...despite the fact that I have been through "he**" these last few years...Looking forward instead of backwards always means being grateful...Because no matter how hard life can get...there are always things to be grateful for...Picking just one is incredibly hard...as I have many blessings in my life...

*On a very deep level :
I always struggle this time of year with loneliness and profound sadness...The holidays used to be a source of great joy and now have turned into great sorrow...I spent the last 2 christmases alone...and I did not think I would come out on the other side...and I thought I would feel not as sad this year after losing Ray...but I was wrong...It kinda knocked me off kilter for a few weeks...and still is...I am very sad and the holidays just remind me that I am alone...Ray loved the holidays and always made them special...So there is this giant void in my life because of him passing away...I am struggling , worrying how will I make it through another Christmas alone?...Then out of the blue...a kind friend has invited me to spend Christmas with her and family...I was overwhelmed with emotions...I haven't spent the holidays with anyone since my Ray passed away...I am nervous...and worry I will get overwhelmed with emotions while there...but decided that I am gonna go and be brave...as deep-down , I really didn't want to spend it all alone again this year and realized...that it is my fear that is holding me back from saying yes...so I have decided to say yes! to her kind and thoughtful invitation...her care and kindness ,has touched my heart...

**On another deep level : I have re-connected with my Dad , after being estranged for awhile...and with the help of another friend...we are back in touch again and hanging out again...He is 84 and doesn't really do Christmas...but I am so grateful to have re-connected with him...

*Kind regards everyone...and whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas or any other holidays...sending you all hugs and happiness...and positivity for the upcoming 2026!!!

 

[Karen]

I am definitely grateful that this wonderful community is still here! I am also grateful for having both my boys home for the first time since they left for college in August for this past long weekend.

 

[umyesh]

Gosh!...despite the fact that I have been through "he**" these last few years...Looking forward instead of backwards always means being grateful...Because no matter how hard life can get...there are always things to be grateful for...Picking just one is incredibly hard...as I have many blessings in my life...

*On a very deep level :
I always struggle this time of year with loneliness and profound sadness...The holidays used to be a source of great joy and now have turned into great sorrow...I spent the last 2 christmases alone...and I did not think I would come out on the other side...and I thought I would feel not as sad this year after losing Ray...but I was wrong...It kinda knocked me off kilter for a few weeks...and still is...I am very sad and the holidays just remind me that I am alone...Ray loved the holidays and always made them special...So there is this giant void in my life because of him passing away...I am struggling , worrying how will I make it through another Christmas alone?...Then out of the blue...a kind friend has invited me to spend Christmas with her and family...I was overwhelmed with emotions...I haven't spent the holidays with anyone since my Ray passed away...I am nervous...and worry I will get overwhelmed with emotions while there...but decided that I am gonna go and be brave...as deep-down , I really didn't want to spend it all alone again this year and realized...that it is my fear that is holding me back from saying yes...so I have decided to say yes! to her kind and thoughtful invitation...her care and kindness ,has touched my heart...

**On another deep level : I have re-connected with my Dad , after being estranged for awhile...and with the help of another friend...we are back in touch again and hanging out again...He is 84 and doesn't really do Christmas...but I am so grateful to have re-connected with him...

*Kind regards everyone...and whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas or any other holidays...sending you all hugs and happiness...and positivity for the upcoming 2026!!!

I’m so glad you said yes to Christmas with your friend! I hope you enjoy it. I’m sure your friend will understand if you get emotional.

I love that you’ve reconnected with your dad too.

Thanks as always for sharing your heart. Sending you hugs and happiness and positivity as well!

 

[umyesh]

I am definitely grateful that this wonderful community is still here! I am also grateful for having both my boys home for the first time since they left for college in August for this past long weekend.

Yay for having your boys home! I hope you enjoyed every minute of it!