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OT/Christmas Highs And Lows

HappyAndIKnowIt From NY — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 15:55:11 GMT

On Christmas Eve, I had to throw out the first batch of ginger cookies because I misread the measuring cup. I overslept Christmas and I never oversleep. Christmas Day my daughter-in-law gave me the most beautifully worded card I've ever received. (Nice to know you're appreciated).

How was your Christmas?

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fbm8282lsm — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:36:30 GMT

Mine was nice and yet very different.

This was my first Christmas as a widow, yet I am seeing someone I enjoy very much, so I had tears of sadness and joy. A very emotional couple of days, to say the least.

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Gayle2 — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:12:53 GMT

We streamlined our Christmas not only in terms of money but also keeping get togethers very small. There were happy and sad emotions. Every year I try to think of ways to maximize the happy and minimize the sad but it just isn't possible, we are all human and that is just part of it.

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Bird mama — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:24:14 GMT

My family is on the small side and most of them were sick with flu or virus. I pretty much visited with the only 'well' sister on Christmas Eve and Day. Of course, I remembered my parents, DH and family members no longer with us. It's often bittersweet as many family members passed on December or early in the following year. I imagined them celebrating one heck of a party in heaven. May sound like a simple persons way of thinking, but it's my way of getting through it.

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sunnyfl — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:43:32 GMT

Christmas was definitely different this year. I love the Christmas season and love to decorate, but didn't even put a tree up this year due to being too busy having to care for my elderly parents (Mom recently had a stroke and my Dad has dementia). Even with everything going on, my husband and I still had a good day. It was quiet and relaxing--which I definitely needed! I miss our big family Christmases we had when I was younger and it makes me sad, but I guess things just change as you get older.

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wilma — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:47:21 GMT

Well... my MIL is in the nursing home and my aunt was buried on Dec. 23 so my Christmas was a bit strained. I have managed to stay well despite everyone around me having the flu or some other respiratory illness. I still made my cookies from scratch and sang my solos at church on Christmas morning so all in all life goes on.

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LTT1 — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:02:01 GMT

Ours was very low-key, in all ways! I love low-key... love, love, love... still, emotions tend to ebb and flow in a much different manner than the "every day" times of the year. I think this is because we herald back to traditions and this, of course, brings back memories of family for me. Some are departed; some are still with us... just thoughts...

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jmsmall — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:46:33 GMT

My Christmas was very quiet spent it with my husband

and son..but my highlight was seeing little baby Bree..Amy's daughter on QVC

last night.

She just seemed to be the cutest and happiest baby..and it was

great to see Amy and her husband.

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HappyAndIKnowIt From NY — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 22:29:00 GMT

I am glad that you had someone nice to spend the holiday with, fbm82821sm. I am sorry for your loss. I relate to each and every comment in terms of bittersweet memories. My holidays are far from what they once were. As we get older, we lose loved ones, time passes, people move and relationships change. But as Wilma says, "Life goes on."

God Bless each one of you and I pray that your days from here on end are merry and bright.

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emmysmom — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:30:39 GMT

I would love to get a beautiful worded card..what could be better???

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emmysmom — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:34:08 GMT

On 12/26/2014 jmsmall said:
My Christmas was very quiet spent it with my husband

and son..but my highlight was seeing little baby Bree..Amy's daughter on QVC

last night.

She just seemed to be the cutest and happiest baby..and it was

great to see Amy and her husband.

Amy's video was the best! Makes me LONG for a grandaughter. Amy is the cutest, and her daughter is a doll! Her husband looks like a great daddy..you can see they're very happy! This made my day as well!

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emmysmom — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:37:34 GMT

On 12/26/2014 Sunny1 said:
Christmas was definitely different this year. I love the Christmas season and love to decorate, but didn't even put a tree up this year due to being too busy having to care for my elderly parents (Mom recently had a stroke and my Dad has dementia). Even with everything going on, my husband and I still had a good day. It was quiet and relaxing--which I definitely needed! I miss our big family Christmases we had when I was younger and it makes me sad, but I guess things just change as you get older.

Sunny, I hope you have some help..I have cared for stroke and dementia patients, its not easy! I miss my old Christmases too..my parents are gone and my kids are grown.., I feel for you!

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emmysmom — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:38:57 GMT

On 12/26/2014 Bird mama said:
My family is on the small side and most of them were sick with flu or virus. I pretty much visited with the only 'well' sister on Christmas Eve and Day. Of course, I remembered my parents, DH and family members no longer with us. It's often bittersweet as many family members passed on December or early in the following year. I imagined them celebrating one heck of a party in heaven. May sound like a simple persons way of thinking, but it's my way of getting through it.

I like that idea Bird mama..one day we'll be celebrating with them!

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Snicks1 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:39:21 GMT

Ours was also low key, as compared to years gone by, but as mentioned above by another poster, things do change, just from life, and low key is not a bad thing, in my opinion. I really do dearly love Christmas with my whole extended family, but am not really up to all that anymore. We enjoyed our quiet day together, just DH and myself, and our little dog, of course.

This morning, my step-son came over, installed my new kitchen flooring (turned out great, btw) and now we are heading to his house for dinner. All is good, but I am exhausted, hopefully it will be an early evening.

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emmysmom — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:44:36 GMT

On 12/26/2014 snickster said:
Ours was also low key, as compared to years gone by, but as mentioned above by another poster, things do change, just from life, and low key is not a bad thing, in my opinion. I really do dearly love Christmas with my whole extended family, but am not really up to all that anymore. We enjoyed our quiet day together, just DH and myself, and our little dog, of course.

This morning, my step-son came over, installed my new kitchen flooring (turned out great, btw) and now we are heading to his house for dinner. All is good, but I am exhausted, hopefully it will be an early evening.

What a wonderful stepson you have! I spent my day with my precious dog..I'm not up to much anymore either, lol!

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jeanlake — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:57:35 GMT

Enjoyed reading your responses. Heartfelt comfort to those experiencing loss and illness this Christmas. So difficult.

I do this every year -- think about how I can do a better job eliminating holiday stress. I hosted pre-Christmas weekend for BIL's out of town family, sister's family on Christmas Day and my own family on Christmas Eve. Went caroling the weekend before Christmas and took a day off work on Tuesday to care for grandson with strep throat. I got so busy in the kitchen I missed Christmas Eve service. Rushed around and cleaned house before guests arrived. Appreciated my husband's help. I think I'm organized, but I could do better.

So enjoyed my family and friends. Good people. Love them dearly. Tired, but content.

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Irish1210 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:18:40 GMT

Warm, gentle hugs to all that are dealing with emotional, difficult situations ~ these times are never easy but are certainly more trying during the holidays ~~~~ know you are not alone, as evidenced by these posts ~ blessings, strength and health in 2015 to you all.

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beach ladydrb — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:27:13 GMT

Our Christmas was very nice, but our daughter is having some pregnancy complications so we were all on edge about that. It was good to all be together though.

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Rock_chick — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:52:32 GMT

I wrapped a bunch on Christmas Eve and some more Christmas morning. Cried a little bit, turns out it was just hormones (WHY does this surprise me every month? WHY must I go to the "everything in my life is awful" before realizing its JUST that time of month?).

Pork chops, the shining star of my very simple meal, were overdone. No one else seemed to mind but I did.

It was nice though, and had a good time with my family. They left and now it's back to DH and I. Slowly putting things up - Life is good!

Next year - I just wish it was more about Jesus. For me, it's about Jesus. I would like to not be wrapping at the last minute.

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jeanlake — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 04:39:36 GMT

Mineral girl & Rock Chick -- great posts! You both seem like good people. Love it.