Anyone else alone on Thanksgiving ?

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

I tried to be festive. Made roasted Brussels sprouts and stuffing with a pre made rotisserie chicken. But all alone. Had QVC on as background noise. I ate dinner with Leah Williams then switched to Brett Hamilton and Rachel on QVC2.

I am saddened. I miss my departed mother and her meals. I am drawn to tears but trying to be thankful for what I have.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

There is another thread that has many people who are alone.They decided to chat together during this day.I am sad to hear that you feel lonely and wish that I could invite you to my house for dinner..It is hard to be alone on holidays and there are other options if you want to try something different...community dinners,seniors dinners and if you are up to it volunteering to help with these meals.I hope that you find the posters who are chatting with each other this day to find some fun conversation.We are never really alone here if we want to chat.Happy thanksgiving my friend

dex · ‎03-09-2010

@Reever@The title is almost the same as yours and started by katkat1...I think

bajsf · ‎03-12-2010

Yes, celebrating alone also. Had plan to go to my nephews but caught a cold and cannot get my niece sick, she is due next month with her baby...

Was lucky to get a fresh half turkey breast and baked it this AM...of course and some wine..my day was made.

K9buddy · ‎03-09-2010

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Anyone-Spending-Thanksgiving-Alone/m-p/5071118

GiantsLover · ‎08-28-2018

I really miss my sweet Mom, Brother, Grandmother and Grandfather with all my heart, but at least they led decent religious Christian lives so are now enjoying everlasting life together in God's Sacred Heavenly Kingdom.

Knowing if I too lead a decent religious Christian life I will also be blessed with eternal life and also be reunited with them in Heaven, and enjoy the sacred family and all the wonders which await me, and that gives me more even more faith, and hope that one day we will all be reunited in everlastng life and joy!!!.

Yes the Holidays can be very lonely for many who have no one left or close by to share a meal and celebrate the day with, but please try to remember "He created us, and was with us when we were born, remained by our side through every trial and tribulation, every failure and success, has never left us, and will still be with us each and every second as we live on his green earth, and still be with us when we draw our last breath and he helps guide us into his sacred glorious joyous eternal life Heavenly Kingdom where we shall enjoy everlasting love, joy, all our departed loved ones, and his bless-ed eternal everlasting life........so in truth we are never truly alone.

Still we can perhaps join groups, seek neighbors who are also alone and for holidays meet and enjoy a restaurant meal together until comfortable with that person and enjoy home meals together.

"Best if introduced by someone you know and trust if at all possible,"

May he bless us one and all on every holiday and everyday of our earthly lives, and give us wisdom, faith, courage and the will to endure all our trials and tribulations, and Happy Turkey day to all.

Misplaced Parisian · ‎07-21-2015

@Reever Hi Sweetie! I'm with you in that I miss my beloved maman. I no longer celebrate holidays because they are too painful for me. I'm sending you love. Our mamans are with us, just not in the physical. Your mama is in your heart. Take care.

freakygirl · ‎07-03-2014

@Reever 🤗 hugs

1Snickers · ‎03-19-2016

I was not alone but went to my Son's house for dinner. My Granddaughter insisted on cooking and they brought dinner ( I bought groceries!) There were several buddies of my Granddaughter's husbands' they are in the Air Force and away from home. I'm glad they can come. They don't talk much about their families but I can tell they're glad to be there.

Even with the "Kids" there it's hard not to remember my parents and the dinners we had. It's hard to forget my husband who cooked delicious dinners.

Then I spotted the olives! We always had olives and my Papa would beat me to the table to snitch a few. I was thinking about that when from across the table my son caught my eye and ate an olive and winked at me. I laughed and thanked him for the olives.

I'm certain that's what you miss with your Mother. It's especially hard during the Holidays. It's the memories.

But you cooked! You still celebrated! And there weren't many dishes to wash! We may be alone but what great memories we have. I'm so thankful for them.