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@SeaMaiden wasn't meaning to be harsh, and you maybe were a little unkind in commenting.  She was trying to be encouraging.  People do their best to comfort or inspire others, and that was what she thought might be helpful.  I am sure in no way did she suggest the OP forget a lost child.  

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My heart goes out to you. Saying prayers that one nice thing happens over the holidays. You brought back old memories when I was a child. Would like to go back just once. They were so special.

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At the time we are experiencing each Christmas, we have no idea if it will be our best, or if another one will be even better. I think they are best when we are children, and also when we have little ones to celebrate with.

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Thinking of you, @goldensrbest, and wishing you a healing and peaceful 2018.

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Re: To be young again

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I do get a little sentimental for youthful times and people but I also like this Dr. Suess quote: "Don't be sad because it's over. Be happy because it happened."      

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." Henry David Thoreau
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Physically I would like to be between 30 and 40.

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@Another new name Sue wrote:

@proudlyfromNJ

@SeaMaiden wasn't meaning to be harsh, and you maybe were a little unkind in commenting.  She was trying to be encouraging.  People do their best to comfort or inspire others, and that was what she thought might be helpful.  I am sure in no way did she suggest the OP forget a lost child.  


@Another new name Sue. Sorry about that. I am used to her mean posts. I did apologize as I didn't know she also lost a child.

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@goldensrbest the nostalgia can really dominate the season. You have such a tender heart. ❤️ I recognize the sensitive expression of the bitterwseet quality of life so acute as we age and especially in this season.

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Beautifully put, @skuggles.  I’m praying for you, @goldensrbest, that you are somehow comforted this season. 

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@goldensrbest wrote:

If only i could go back in time ,to when the hoildays were so nice , having my son shane ,husband and all others ,it was so much fun then.


@goldensrbest  You are not alone.  {{{hugs}}}

 

I hope you can find a better path to continue on in life; you still have a purpose here.

Warm and tender areas of your heart will not diminish; but there are still ways to fill the rest with other experiences.

 

You are still surrounded by loving and healing light; embrace it and know that you will find a way to still look to this holiday in a new light; wrap yourself in your memories and remember the love.


That's all there is, really,  Love.

 

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"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh