Community Chat

[Pippy_1]

Missing those long gone? Wondering where the years went? Shedding a tear or two?

[september]

I always remember those who have passed. I'm really happy this year is coming to an end.

[croemer]

Just lost my cousin to melanoma on the day after Christmas...so...still a bit upset and thinking of his wife who said yesterday...that it hurt worse then she even imagined. I miss several members of our family and am praying the new year is better.

[Pippy_1]

When I was younger I thought life was about accomplishments, about changes. Now as I grow older I have come to realize life is only about losses.

[gidgetgh]

My least favorite night. I just about count the minutes till its over. I could get really nostalgic, but I try not to "go there". Croemer, my sympathies on the loss of your cousin.

[colliegirls]

Every year the time goes by faster, it is scary at times.

[croemer]

On 12/31/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said: My least favorite night. I just about count the minutes till its over. I could get really nostalgic, but I try not to "go there". Croemer, my sympathies on the loss of your cousin.

TY gidget.

[RainCityGirl]

I've always found New Years somewhat sad and bittersweet for the very reasons the OP pointed out. In youth, New Year's Eve is kind of a night of anticipation, not always marked by what is expected to happen, but there is kind of an air of hope. As we grow older and experience more things, it is more a night of farewells, not the least of which is a farewell to the old year along with the remembrance of other farewells. Auld Lang Syne.....old times gone by. It's fun to be with others on this night, but you always have to go home and ponder the past, the present, and the future.

[cater]

Croemer, sorry to read that your cousin passed away. I know your moving a round with a heavy heart right now. It always seems to hurt more when family members pass away at Christmas. A few years back we started to loose family members right on Christmas or the day before or the day after. It was such a routine for us that when our children and my niece and nephew were flying in for the holidays they made sure they packed really good dress clothes. Thank goodness that has ended for us. Hope your good memories of your cousin comforts you.

[cater]

Rainy City Girl, no truer words were ever said then what you said on here. You said every thing I have been thinking tonight. When I was younger my biggest fear was if my Mom and Dad would be here next New Years. They have both been gone for many years now I concern my thoughts about family and friends. Happy New Year to you and every one else on this post.