Pending holiday......gloom and doom - Page 3

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/11/2014 AuntG said:
On 11/10/2014 kingtut said:
I will be alone again this year -- I do live in a retirement community which provides the meals -- but it sure is hard. Never married so have no children -- only one brother who lives about 200 miles away and has one child. I can no longer drive and probably will never see any family member again.

Another problem I think at this season is simply the lack of light -- some of us have depression at this time also.

Have dreaded the holidays most of my life. vc

Many of us will be your QVC friends so keep posting. I hope that you can get together with others in the community for a meal or two over the holidays.

Just a suggestion: How about inviting another "alone" friend or two from your retirement community (and/or your church, family, etc.) over to spend part of the holiday with you? If you're not up to making a meal, you could just have them in for dessert and coffee or to munch popcorn and enjoy a televised holiday parade, football game........or some TV shopping! No "big deal" required.

Jessa9 · ‎12-18-2010

Many of the posts along with say when are so sad. I wish you all could come to my house you would surely be welcome. I think the holidays always bring back sad memories for us at times. Hugs to all of you

Jessa

Hoovermom · ‎03-19-2010

On 11/10/2014 kingtut said:
I will be alone again this year -- I do live in a retirement community which provides the meals -- but it sure is hard. Never married so have no children -- only one brother who lives about 200 miles away and has one child. I can no longer drive and probably will never see any family member again.

Another problem I think at this season is simply the lack of light -- some of us have depression at this time also.

Have dreaded the holidays most of my life. vc

Like others have said maybe you can have a buddy in your center who will be alone also. Invite them over even if you share the meal that is provided for you. Also, maybe you could volunteer there to pass out the meals. Blessings to you!!!

cater · ‎03-10-2010

Chrystaltree I admire that your able to let past hurt feelings go and except everyone. I try to be like that but some times it is tough. And too everyone else who are feeling lonely and depressed about the holidays if you lived around here our doors are always open and believe me many come through them because we have a good time all you have to do is like to talk and laugh and be hungry plenty of laughs and lots of food here. After reading all the posts on here it is easy to see that every family has something to have to deal with and I don't think there are very many perfect families seems all of us have someone or something they have to be stressed over and some times it is hard to put on a happy face and act like every thing is perfect.

NC Bandwagon · ‎05-03-2014

That's so sad that so many people are having such a tough time this time of year. Perhaps all those who are lonely or don't feel like dealing with the family drama can post in the Among Friends sub-forum on QVc and exchange happy stories instead.

~Nick Chavez is my favorite vendor on QVC and Alberti Popaj is my favorite QVC host.~
Nick Chavez now has his own sub-forum under the My Favorite Brand folder

violann · ‎03-10-2010

On 11/11/2014 JESSA said:
Many of the posts along with say when are so sad. I wish you all could come to my house you would surely be welcome. I think the holidays always bring back sad memories for us at times. Hugs to all of you

A perfect, lovely offer! We can share kindness, even when we are far from one another.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

On 11/9/2014 saywhen said: Does anyone else dread the on-going ordeal of once again attempting a "happy" time with the reality of the tension filled dysfunctional vibes of ancient family issues controlling all gatherings? Sadly,it never seems to get better.

I do not.

hckynut(john)

saywhen · ‎04-28-2010

Thank you all for words of advice---many of you are blessed to anticipate happy,relaxed days with family ahead---enjoy! I found a 25cent gem at a jumble sale this weekend and it is just the words I needed. This little wooden plaque reads "BLESS OUR HOME, Father that we cherish the bread before there is none, discover each other before we leave, and enjoy each other for what we are while we have time.---Richard Wong. May we all have some peace and even some joy in the days ahead.

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

Thought this might be helpful here:

raspberrygal · ‎09-03-2013

KingTut

Since you have the internet (you're on it now) why don't you Skype your brother who lives 200 miles away with his daughter so you can talk and see each other at the same time. It's a wonderful invention. Also keep your door wide open on Thanksgiving and have a little cider or something ready to offer anybody who passes by. Welcome them in. You be the host.