Sometimes the Season aint' so Great... and isn't so Jolly...

We've had some sort of tragedy or drama at Thanksgiving time for the last several years. It does make you wonder when the other shoe is going to drop, and has made me dread the holidays. I would honestly rather just skip the holidays entirely and thought that the idea in the John Grisham novel, "Skipping Christmas" was a pretty good idea.. I start holding my breath in November and hold it until after Valentine's day...(I'm also disillusioned with all of the commercialism during this exact same period, so that doesn't help.) It is marketing genious... they start playing Christmas music in October now, and that initiates a Pavlovian response so that people start buying gifts. This will be my only post about this because I hate being a scrooge, just thought I would pipe in since Randy was nice enough to make a thread.

[Thad]

what has happend to you at TG ???

[QueenEsther]

Originally Posted by Darcie

Thank you Randy! I needed to read this. This is a really hard time for my family. My dad passed away 2 years ago, the day before Thanksgiving. So the holidays are bitter sweet. Please keep the Alicea family in your prayers. Thank you for being so sensitive and starting this thread.

Same for us - only it was my grandpa 2 days before thanksgiving. It was unexpected - he was only in his 60's. Last year was a rough thanksgiving, I'm sure this year will be somewhat better but it will still be rough. I just have to say I am sooooo thankful that I got to know him as long as I did - he was a wonderful man who has made a lasting impression on our family.

[QueenEsther]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Thank you my dear friend ,as this year has been one of roughest years financial wise of my married life,so this means alot to me.
But God is good and I thank Him for His mercy.
My wife is a trooper and knows how to strecth money,she really is a great woman.

Ditto! This year has been a rough one financially - God always makes a way somehow!

[Dora]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I wanted to start a thread for those of you who are suffering thru this Christmas Season. Whether it's been a rough year, or you have some sadness in your life or you have lost a loved one during this time.

I want you to know that your appreciated here and Your loved here and God Loves You!

I know we have many threads on the joy's of Christmas but for many folks this time of year can be rough and doesn't add much to your life. But I want to encourage you that you can make it through whatever your going through just keep holding God's hand and he will bring you thru it.

Please post if you need prayer this year...

Randy...

Randy....thank you for this...

[Esther]

We just lost my second Mom last month. This holiday will be difficult for all.

Thanks for all your prayers.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

I would honestly rather just skip the holidays entirely and thought that the idea in the John Grisham novel, "Skipping Christmas" was a pretty good idea.. I start holding my breath in November and hold it until after Valentine's day

I totally feel the same way. Funny. I always get this "sick" feeling in October that lasts until like March.

The holidays are always hard when you have to go through them emotionally alone. I have a HUGE family, but we are emotionally detached from each other. I am spending this thanksgiving alone (besides the time I volunteer at a soup kitchen Thursday morning). Haven't figured out the Christmas situation yet.

Nice to know you all are praying for each other....and maybe me too.

[He's My Friend]

Please do remember my husband in prayer, ( he has about 6 more months in Iraq).

Today is his birthday.

I just talked to him, and I reminded him that it is almost over, then he will be home.

Blessings to all, and you are in my prayers.

[Darcie]

Originally Posted by He's My Friend

Please do remember my husband in prayer, ( he has about 6 more months in Iraq).

Today is his birthday.

I just talked to him, and I reminded him that it is almost over, then he will be home.

Blessings to all, and you are in my prayers.

Please tell him that the AFF family thanks him for serving and defending our country.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I appreciate RG for this thread.He has always been nice to me on the phone.