Christmas is a wonderful season but I was wondering,,,

[michael clubb]

do any of you feel sad or all alone on christmas eve? My family lives in LA and I live in Washington. We never see each other during the hollidays.

[Bob Stepp]

Don't know which is worse......to have so many miles separating family or to have a wide rift between family members that are separated by only a few blocks. Either way holidays can suck.....Comprende????

[Stir Young]

I'm alone this evening, but not I'm not lonely.  I'll see some of my family tomorrow. I dunno if it was because of it being Christmas, but I woke this morning to thoughts of dad.  He's been gone since 2002.  They were nice thoughts.....I felt a peaceful feeling.  I figured I'd write about that sometime today, and I guess that sometime is now.

 

Christmas can be a very personal time, and whether that's a good or bad thing, we all have to deal with it in our own way.

[Bob Stepp]

Holidays change depending on close family members who have passed on and new ones who have come in. My parents have been gone for years....my sister since 2006. ...I remember them every Christmas. Traditions change, feelings change. Without going into detail my personal life has taken a dramatic change during the past four years. I too am alone tonight.....for awhile....but not lonely.

[Jaylee53]

Just another Friday nite in most respects. 

No Christmas magic happening.   I so miss my children being young and the happy times of Christmas morning.   I know it's best to make new memories but it isn't easy.

I shouldn't ponder on the "miss" parts...

I feel a bit lonely...just saying.

[michael clubb]

Kati,  I wish you would have called me! Christmas day at my house was just like any other day and I could have used some of your cheer.

[Quinn]

I have had sad and lonely Chirstmases-- but I've been lucky to have had more happy Christmases.

This Christmas was especially happy, I think my family is finally past grieving my Mothers death two years ago. It feels nice.

[Quinn]

You're right, it is.

It's so good that you recognize that too! Many people don't until it's too late.

[d's girl]

My previous couple of Christmases have felt very sad & lonely, because even though I had so many blessings in my life, my lifestyle had changed drastically, and the changes left a big, lonely vacuum. This year was very different. It was quiet & low key, but it is quite possibly the happiest Christmas I have ever had. So, yes, Michael, I've most certainly felt sad & alone on Christmas. I'm glad & very grateful that I'm not feeling like that now, and for those who are feeling blue...

I wish you peace and contentment; gratitude and JOY. xox