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[1Snickers]

@ texassunflower I'm sorry you were alone today, maybe Christmas will be better.

You  tried and were sad, and the memories during the Holidays are hard . It's because things will never be the same. But you are right, maybe you could plan something better for Christmas! 

Maybe you and your Brother & Sister could go to a restaurant where she can't smoke and he can't watch T V. Just for awhile you could be together.

Take care!

[dex]

@Greeneyedlady21@Sorry that you are  grieving and alone today. I hope that your next thanksgiving will be a little easier and the memories of your mom will bring more smiles than tears.She can’t be with you on earth but she left all of her love and memories in your heart.I hope that you found something to smile about today and that tomorrow will be better.

[chiclet]

Growing up there was family at the table but also people who had no family close by or could not travel to see them etc.  There were always extras (neighbors, people from work) at the table and my first husband and I continued doing that.  I always hoped that when I was alone people would invite me but it does not seem people do that anymore. 

[dex]

@chiclet@I wonder if young people cook thanksgiving dinner or if they go out to eat because they are shopping the deals starting at five.We had our dinner early and then went for a walk to feed the cat and noticed the drive throughs were busy.I wonder if the younger generations think of this day as just a day to get great deals and not so much a family connection time.I wish that I could invite everyone who is alone to my place for dinner.It would be great to meet you all.

[ShowMe]

Well the big day is over, and I had a wonderful time and dinner with my neighbor upstairs and her family at her parent's home.  Was made to feel very much at home with them and they made me feel welcomed.  Very good mix of all ages.  The weather was just beautiful.....made it up to 60 and full sun all day.

The food was wonderful, and there were some containers of the food prepared for me to bring home.  I had eaten so much of the food that when it came time to eat the pie, I was too full.  So, I did bring it home with me too.  Jeanne saw to it that my plate was fixed for me and all I had to do was sit at the table and eat.

Was very tired when I got home, too tired to even come on here.  When Jeanne knew I was settled in to my apartment she went upstairs and changed her clothes.  Then she went to meet her sister and some of her nieces to go shopping.  And they are out shopping again this morning.  My what energy they have.  

[dex]

@ShowMeit sounds like the best time.You have a lot you can be thankful for and must be a very special person.I hope that you are enjoying your pie and other goodies today along with the nice memories of the beautiful day and the good people you spent it with.

[Bandwife23]

Sorry for the black post earlier. I didn’t even realize I did that!

I’ve read all of the posts and just wanted to say that I feel for those who were alone. It was just myself & hubby...this is the 2nd year. We lost mom on 11/30 two years ago and dad passed six months after she did. All of our holidays centered around them so it’s been very hurtful to deal with holidays now. 🙁

[ShowMe]

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@dex wrote:

@ShowMeit sounds like the best time.You have a lot you can be thankful for and must be a very special person.I hope that you are enjoying your pie and other goodies today along with the nice memories of the beautiful day and the good people you spent it with.

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@dex....thanks for the sweet message.  Yes, I do have a lot to be thankful for.  Have been so blessed.  And yes, the memories will be with me.  Her whole family made me feel very comfortable with them.  And boy, some good cooks there.  I will be having a turkey sandwich in a little bit.  It was so moist.  Jeanne's sister said she baked it all through the night at a low temp, and boy did the house smell good when she woke up.  Will be enjoying some of the dressing, turkey, and gravy for my dinner this evening.  Will fix some broccoli to go with it.  Got a beautiful head of it the other day when I ordered my groceries.  

[mintedrose]

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Think of it this way, at least you dont have to spend it with people who you dont really like. I remember in my single days, i was alone on thanksgiving. I had a sister who lived half an hour away but she never thought to wish me anything nor invite. I guess she doesnt have to but if it was the other way around, i would invite anyone in my family if i knew they were single on thanksgiving. Anyway, I would watch fun movies and spent it the way i wanted. I call it quality time with yourself.