Re: ALONE TODAY?

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

@CalminHeart wrote:

This is my absolute worse Christmas. Dad died 4 days ago. I lost 3 other loved ones this year. I'm in isolation with covid. 2 of my siblings are isolating with covid. I miss my family.

I'm so sorry,🙏

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Zoe · ‎06-10-2015

If I may add...

Today, if you are going to be eating out, picking up take-out, buying something at a store, staying in a hotel, taking a trip on a plane/train/bus, seeing a movie in a theater, going to a theme park, etc...please remember that many of those workers are missing holidays with their families so that you can celebrate in the way you want or need -- travel, eating out, etc. Please be kind and generous with them.

Not to forget those who keep us safe -- firefighters, police, doctors/nurses/hospital staff, military service members.

Of course, not every one of those observe Christmas. But many do, and their families might be missing them as much as they wish they could be with their families.

Some kindness, gratitude, generosity, and grace goes a long way.

ETA: Only adding this perspective, because I am alone for the 13th Christmas in a row since my better half works in the service industry. It's OK -- we have reconciled this with reality & now just move our celebration to Little Christmas when things are calmer & more manageable.

WORKING GAL · ‎11-15-2011

@Shanus- I understand exactly what you mean. Although I did not grow up in the South, the small town I grew up in on the East Coast did not have any other Jewish families that we knew of. My Mom's best friend's son and I were the only Jewish kids in our elementary school. We were in the sixth grade and our teacher was antisemitic. Everytime we took off for the Jewish holidays she gave a test and would not allow us to make it up. This happened so many times our parents got the principal involved. She still did not change her ways. We belonged to different synagogues in a neighboring town. Our parents went to the Rabbi's and got them involved. They went to the principal and had a talk with him. Unfortunately the damage had been done as our grades were affected by missing these tests. Things did not change until the end of the year. This was a real eye opener to both of us. We were both brought up to respect everyone's beliefs. This teacher was an older woman probably in her sixties and very intolerant. Hopefully she retired soon after we graduated.

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

I'm alone, it really doesn't bother me. Christmas is sad for me because of the loss of both my parents in the last five years.

But as time has gone on I have managed to find some joy in little things and in the kindness of strangers. Sometimes it's all I have.

Christmas truly is about giving and in thinking of others, that brings me joy.

Sometimes you can feel very alone in a crowded room.

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@WORKING GAL I hope she retired, too.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Shanus

Our DILove has developed covid. We're planning on celebrating the family time Christmas on the 31st.

I wasn't ready because of the leg discomfort.

elated · ‎06-09-2010

@WORKING GAL I find people that are intolerant of someone's religion lacks intelligence. They are to be pitted. Your teacher probably missed many experiences in her life due to her narrow views. Luckily, you made it through and she is probably the same ignorant person.