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re: For Those of You Having a Blue Christmas, you aren't alone
Posted on 12/24/24 at 9:47 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 12/24/24 at 9:47 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:my condolences on your mother's passing
My mother's first day in the nursing home was last Christmase eve. This Christmas she's no longer with us.
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Posted on 12/24/24 at 10:57 pm to deeprig9
OP, appreciate the kind words. I don’t do holidays, family for me is 2 sisters that I’d just as soon not have to be around. Holidays are just a day off for me, but hard to enjoy because the day back to work load is double.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 11:00 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:bullshite jim.
mother's first day in the nursing home was last Christmase eve. This Christmas she's no longer with us. My Christmas spirit is absent this year and I'm doubtful whether I'll ever have it again.
I lost both my parents on the same day last year. The best way you can honor your mom is to make Christmas special the way she would have wanted.
I have bad days too because I can't believe my parents are gone but I throw myself into making some random Christmas treat that only they made or do something for someone else like they would.
Find the good. Your spirit will return even if it's changed.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:07 am to deeprig9
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Don't feel alone with all the fake-happy on social media. Many people are going through some shite too, right there with you.
Truth. Thanksgiving Day was good until it wasn’t. A big family picture was posted on social media and we all looked so happy. Then later that night it all went to hell in a handbasket and has been shite ever since.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:23 am to deeprig9
Its difficult to feel bad when reflecting on my life. So blessed to escape the poverty of my childhood. It was prevalent in North Louisiana in the 50's.
Married a wonderful young lady almost 57 years ago.
Told my family that I wanted nothing for Christmas. Closet was so full of clothes, if they bought me something I would have to throw something away.
Give to their children instead.
On the opposite end of life's spectrum. My wife and I visited her brother yesterday. He is six months older than me. He is in a nursing home. His wife could no longer care for him. Sad! sad!
Married a wonderful young lady almost 57 years ago.
Told my family that I wanted nothing for Christmas. Closet was so full of clothes, if they bought me something I would have to throw something away.
Give to their children instead.
On the opposite end of life's spectrum. My wife and I visited her brother yesterday. He is six months older than me. He is in a nursing home. His wife could no longer care for him. Sad! sad!
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:24 am to deeprig9
Not sure if it will make you feel better but I just checked my mega millions tickets and I didn’t win…….but on the bright side, no one else won either.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:26 am to deeprig9
Why did the other thread get whacked?
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:49 am to CAD703X
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my 16 going on 35yo daughter decided to pick a fight with my wife.I was about to pull over and toss her out.
Been there. Women are just crazy.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 7:57 am to CAD703X
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bullshite jim
That's harsh, bud.
He's grieving his mom his own way. As much as we'd like to tell people to snap out of it, that's not how grief works, and everyone grieves differently.
First holidays are always the worst, and as bad as it seems, they do get better.
Jim, I'm sorry for your loss, and I promise, it will get better.
God understands your grief, as He indeed grieves with us.
My best to you and your family.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 8:06 am to N2cars
I didn't mean it that way at all. His mom would not want him to be sad. She would want him to be happy knowing she is in a better place and to enjoy Christmas. Not meant in a bad way. He's feeling down and I get it but you should always look to the future and realize things aren't all bad.
Love you, Jim. #nohomo
Love you, Jim. #nohomo
Posted on 12/25/24 at 8:10 am to CAD703X
Merry Christmas, brother.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:20 am to deeprig9
Hope the days brighten up for you.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:28 am to deeprig9
Sorry to all of you guys. Life is full of ups and downs….focus on the ups…don’t let the downs drive you.
Enjoying Christmas with my boys today. They’re getting older and times are changing.
Life is a gift.
Enjoying Christmas with my boys today. They’re getting older and times are changing.
Life is a gift.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:30 am to deeprig9
Don't be fooled. Those happy snappy pictures on social media have some of the lonliest people. They just don't admit it.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:34 am to deeprig9
I lost my mom in a car wreck Christmas 1996 and it still hits me every year as I watch the four grandkids she never met.
Then I remember she told me happiness is a choice, albeit a choice you nay have to fight hard for, rather than a state. If you tirelessly search for happy,and choose not to wallow in the sad, you will eventually find a better, even if not perfect, state of mind.
Then I remember she told me happiness is a choice, albeit a choice you nay have to fight hard for, rather than a state. If you tirelessly search for happy,and choose not to wallow in the sad, you will eventually find a better, even if not perfect, state of mind.
This post was edited on 12/25/24 at 9:38 am
Posted on 12/25/24 at 9:45 am to deeprig9
You have a very positive attitude OP. It saddens me to see so many people who are alone on Xmas so here’s to new changes for next Christmas
Posted on 12/25/24 at 10:34 am to deeprig9
I learned my biological dad who abandoned my sister and I as kids has stage 3 cancer.
I have not talked to him in 37 years. Kind of sad but also glad that a-hole is going to eat it before my mom who has her own health problems.
I have not talked to him in 37 years. Kind of sad but also glad that a-hole is going to eat it before my mom who has her own health problems.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 10:46 am to deeprig9
I saw my buddies ex wife who cheated on him whining on facebook about how miserable her Xmas is being alone. I lol’d then sent the screen shot around to spread Xmas cheer.
This post was edited on 12/25/24 at 11:49 am
Posted on 12/25/24 at 3:21 pm to deeprig9
I'm 39 and have never had Christmas Blues, until today. Dad's health isn't great and he's in a rehabilitation facility. I delivered food to Mom and ate with her and then took her to visit Dad for awhile. I dropped her off and came home, and was halfway to the door when I thought, "I don't even want to go inside and feel like this Christmas is over; it hasn't been good enough to just let it end."
Now I'm cooking chili and sitting down to watch an NFL game between two teams I don't care about.
Now I'm cooking chili and sitting down to watch an NFL game between two teams I don't care about.
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