I feel a little sad, a little overwhelmed. Lately I've found myself thinking about the fact that this will probably be our last Christmas in this house. So, every little thing feels bittersweet. The tree, the decorations, Shawn deciding not to do the outside lights (such a stinker), silly little insignificant things, you know? And with the economy the way it is, I think everyone is worrying about work, employment, finances. We are too. We've told the kids that this year will be quite a bit slimmer than usual. And they are troopers. I think they are fine with the whole thing. Shawn and I aren't fine, but they're good. Haha. You know how that goes. In years past we've said the same thing, but only to trick them into thinking that Christmas would be slim. To surprise them with something bigger. Ugh. Why did we do that? Remember the boy who cried wolf? I'm feeling a bit like that. Where we've said it before, and year after year, the Christmas wasn't very slim, and so I'm hoping the kids realize that this is the real deal. I think they do.
So when I'm feeling blue or overwhelmed I go here, and immediately I'm reminded that anything I'm facing or feeling (and truly anything I've ever faced) is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I'm sure you'll agree. It's a good reality check.
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Dearest Daughter,
This is truly a rough time for you all. Please remember these things. You have a husband that adores you.(Babe) You have three bright and loving children. I know they think you are the greatest Mom ever.You have a Mom, sister and brothers that also love you. You guys have your health and I can tell you how important that is. You will come through this. I love you all.
Love Mom
Wow - that blog was heartbreaking! Like we talked about the other day, things like your friend knowing she will die soon and leave her son and the homeless man from In-n-Out that we befriended....really put the holidays in perspective. We have done the same thing with our kids every Xmas and have also explained this year that it "will not be the same". I cried my eyes out when I told them and they of course said, "Mom, its ok....we would never be mad or upset with you and Daddy!" It broke my heart. But seriously... Christmas needs to be more about spending time with family, looking at lights, making cookies and our dear Saviors Birth. God Bless all of you!! We love you and wish we could be together.
Auntie Darcy (Oops - I didn't know I was logged onto Alexa's Account)
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