tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post2511876803864456565..comments2024-03-25T06:18:09.620-06:00Comments on Dear Ethel,: Christmas "Crap"Beahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15972291927652716856noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post-56016076746942217072009-12-24T12:42:54.229-07:002009-12-24T12:42:54.229-07:00Merry Christmas to you and Mark...may you find the...Merry Christmas to you and Mark...may you find the wonder and hope of a child. And, if you don't, so what? ;-) Sounds to me like you have already gotten a great gift this Christmas -- insight into YOU.<br /><br />Love, HelenHelenhttp://hellysbelly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post-45884248988360247752009-12-24T12:42:20.052-07:002009-12-24T12:42:20.052-07:00Thank you so much for the kick in the ass. "s...Thank you so much for the kick in the ass. "stop tying to be Martha Stewart". I DO try to be her thinking my life will be perfect with one more recipe in the oven. Then it's the end of the day, my feet hurt, my back hurts and I am tired and cranky and not even hungry for anything I've made except cookies.<br />I'm looking at a small pile of presents this year, feeling a sadness that I had to scale back my spending and trying to tell myself that the kids won't be disappointed, I know they won't be, it's ME that I don't want disappointed. I get so much pleasure from their excitement, it gives me the joy I've never been able to find for myself at Christmas.<br />A neighbor called last night crying and needing a shoulder, she is out of sorts with her 16 y/o daughter. Wanting to know how to keep her from sneaking out of the house and following a dark path. After our conversation I looked at my 3 children and my heart sang with joy that I don't have the trials of so many parents and I take it for granted and don't appreciate all I have on a daily basis. <br />What I want for Christmas--what I need for Christmas, is gratitude. Simple gratitude. For all I have, for I have all that I will ever need.Annimalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233605999970633293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post-91469623173287383942009-12-24T10:50:43.948-07:002009-12-24T10:50:43.948-07:00My dearest sister-in-law (emphasis on the sister) ...My dearest sister-in-law (emphasis on the sister) if you want to know about depression just ask!!! You know I know lots and lots!!!!!!!! You are not alone, I am here for you--reach out (one of the major things I have learned). I have lots of books on depression and lots of experience with therapy. One book that really helped me understand and helped me overcome is The Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns. As for Christmas, it is not about buying presents, cooking food, entertaining everyone but yourself. Christmas is curling up in your favorite chair watching your favorite Christmas movies while drinking hot chocolate cuddled in your favorite blanket. It is the joy of telling everyone you see Merry Christmas even if they look at you like you are nuts (cause hay I am). It is the feeling of Santa in your heart (even if you know you're getting nothing for Christmas). It is reading the Christmas Carol every year before Christmas eve. It is rejoicing that you do have someone to spend the day with doing nothing but what you want--walk in the snow, sleeping late, coffee in your jammies, dinner in your jammies (actually suffering from depression you really should get dressed every day but hey it's one day). Make a snow angel, make a snow man, you can do anything you want-forget baking, parties, presents and just enjoy the feeling of the season!!!!! There's another wonderful book I read every year at Christmas--The Christmas Chronicles by Jeff Guinn. It contains 3 stories that are truly amazing-The autobiography of Santa Claus, How Mrs. Claus saved Christmas, and the great Santa search. I don't have anyone to spend Christmas with but that's ok. I'm going to paint, read, and make a turkey TV dinner and will be just fine. Merry Christmas oh sister of mine. <br />Love ya,<br />LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post-3269603559706354632009-12-24T09:08:45.366-07:002009-12-24T09:08:45.366-07:00My Dear Friend,
I am so grateful for Mark, and hi...My Dear Friend,<br /><br />I am so grateful for Mark, and his ability to be clear, and caring and state things so you can hear them. Now, drink hot drinks, rest, cry and take the care offered. I am planning brunch for the boys and girls and Sheila. A simple dinner and then travel to Erin's house. We have simple gifts for each other. The day and meal is the family present. I have holiday funk too. Much milder than what you are describing. I love you. BeulahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668796948874901630.post-36177890116977860242009-12-23T20:27:34.858-07:002009-12-23T20:27:34.858-07:00hugs to you dear woman. all the very best to you ...hugs to you dear woman. all the very best to you from another gal that has a wonderful husband!!!! ain't it grand!<br />love robin<br />xmumtotwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724551270645497413noreply@blogger.com