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💛🌹To All Who Might Be Sad at Thanksgiving🌹💛

newziesuzie — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:44:32 GMT

I want to wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving
now before we all get caught up in things

since time
passes by so fast.

It can be a hard time for some people,
with all the things we see
about family, friends, celebrations etc. so

especially I'm sending good thoughts and

hopes to those
who don't have friends or family
to spend the holidays with
or who are missing their loved ones,

or who are having a hard time for any reason.

Hearts
to all of you.❤️❤️❤️

❤️❤️❤️

Re: 💛🌹To All Who Might Be Sad at Thanksgiving🌹💛

GSPgirl — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:12:51 GMT

What a nice post

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Katcat1 — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:13:20 GMT

That was very kind of you to send your warm wishes to people alone for the holidays. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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JB116 — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:14:11 GMT

Bless You @newziesuzie. This year I have my sons with me for Thanksgiving but I was all alone last year as my ex-husband and I switch holidays.

Being alone was just about the worst feeling I ever felt. Since my sons will be with their Dad for Christmas this year I have decided to come into work just to not be sitting at home thinking about them and feeling alone.

It's an awful feeling and I wish anyone and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving regarless of your situation. There is always hope.

Bless you all

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CareBears — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:23:52 GMT

You don't know how much your sentiments mean to me, though I am not alone (I will be with my husband) we have both lost people we love this year, and was just saying this morning we were wondering how we would get through the holiday's, so thank you from the bottom of my heart, just when it seems the world has forgotten about us, a complete random act of kindness from a stranger gave me a glimmer of hope, so again, THANK YOU!

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Moonchilde — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:29:45 GMT

Hi, @newziesuzie - how sweet!

I have been alone for most of my adult life on nearly every major holiday (am no longer, but that's just this past year).

It's rough. It's depressing. It is what it is. Those who advise, from the wisdom of their never having been in that situation, "Make a dinner and invite friends", "get invited to someone's house", "volunteer at a soup kitchen", etc., don't really get it.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are, the media insists 24/7, about perfect loving families, the larger & more multi-generational the more ideal, coming together in love and plenty. If you don't have that, *for any reason*, the media for sure and often strangers or co-workers have ready, simple, snap "fixes" - that aren't.

Yes, there are ways to "get through" the day - heck, you can even spend the day at the movies - but for most people it's family, warmth and being cared about they miss - and you can't just "create" that at will, no matter how much the clueless think you "should" be able to.

Sorry for the soap box ;-(

It's okay to be alone, and it's special and lovely to have someone acknowledge that you're alone and it's not your "fault" or that you're not somehow lacking as a human being because this is your situation.

Gobble-gobble! 🦃🦃🦃

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Noel7 — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:41:56 GMT

@newziesuzie

You are such a wonderful person, loving and caring, and you take the time to share that with others.

The post above from you is so thoughtful, thank you for creating this line, I would like to join you in wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who needs a hello and best wishes.

Noel

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SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:59:10 GMT

Thank you @newziesuzie. What you wrote was so kind and thoughtful. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm one of those people who has no family. So it's just me and my sweet dog. Holiday season is always sad for me. Words can't express how much I miss my family.

Hope everyone enjoys getting together with family and friends! May you cherish every moment.

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chihuahuamom — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:07:42 GMT

Thank you NewzieSuzie. How nice! I lost my husband in Sept so it will be one of my "firsts". My son will be here though. I am thankful for all my blessings, but a bit sad.

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SerenitySilk — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:20:12 GMT

@newziesuzie

Thank you, what a nice and thoughtful thread.

To all alone my wish is you find peace during this

Holiday season.

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Mustang Shar — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:25:43 GMT

@newziesuzie

What a nice post! This will be my first Thanksgiving alone, daughter working at hospital all day. My Mom passed in August so all these holidays will be very different. Thank the Lord I have my pup to look forward to each morning. 😊

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Mustang Shar — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:28:23 GMT

@SilleeMee

Me too. My first year without my mom, I have a daughter but she is working the holiday. I'd. be lost without my pup

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:41:30 GMT

@SilleeMee I'm so sorry that you're alone.I wish I knew where you lived/ how to reach you.I would love to invite you for the Holidays!! My husband,son & I spend the Holidays with friends as we have no other family!! They have become our family!! People are always welcome in their home.Everytime we ask if we can bring someone the answer is always"of course,everyone is welcome"!!

That's what the Holidays should be about!! Reaching out to others!! Sharing, caring & loving.We need much more of that in the world!!

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Noel7 — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:42:22 GMT

@Mustang Shar wrote:
@SilleeMee

Me too. My first year without my mom, I have a daughter but she is working the holiday. I'd. be lost without my pup

********************************

@Mustang Shar

I lost my mother right before Thanksgiving years ago, way too early for her to go.

I understand how painful it can be without your mother. My best to you.

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sophiesofers — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:42:38 GMT

That was beautiful. Thank you for being so thoughtful. A blessed and happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:53:26 GMT

Thank you @NicksmomESQ. How sweet of you to say such nice things.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:58:06 GMT

@Mustang Shar wrote:
@SilleeMee

Me too. My first year without my mom, I have a daughter but she is working the holiday. I'd. be lost without my pup

Give a big hug to your sweet pup for me! Mine gets so spoiled everday with hugs and kisses. She's my world.

Things do get better with each passing year without your mom. It's hard though in the beginning. I'm sending you best wishes and many ((((hugs)))).

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SleeplessinSD — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:21:41 GMT

@newziesuzie, thank you for your kindness and for starting this thread...❤️🙏

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meallen616 — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:30:47 GMT

To all,

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GCR18 — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:43:48 GMT

Happy thanksgiving to you too newziesuzie. I am spending thanksgiving with family this year. Got here yesterday and will stay until next Friday. I live 1000 miles from family, so I have to pick and choose what holidays or events I attend.