MiJoAnn.....I've struggled to handle holidays for years-actually since I lost my youngest son 11 years ago. What I try to do is make something for myself that I really like--this year I think it's going to be homemade chicken and noodles---I allow myself to sleep late--everything on a holiday is on "me" time---I've learned that spending holidays alone isn't the worst thing---sure it's nice to have someone around but when the kids grow up and have their own families they want to have their holiday traditions as well.....
AMEN,Sweet48:
You are at an advantage, sort of. If you are no longer a part of the crowd on holidays...it pays to create your own happiness on those dreary days. A neighbor just gave me a fiber-optic small Christmas tree. I put it on a small table below a pic I painted of my dear husband who passed away in 1998. He is smiling and when I sit in my chair or move around in the room...his eyes follow me. I smile to myself, happy in the knowledge God granted us 36 years together. So, as the holidays grow near, my joy will be spent in reflection of those dear years. We managed to turn the bitter to sweet.
MiJoAnn:
Tradition is great & hang on to what is left...otherwise create your own.
Great things come from great minds.Lotus
I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining. Just wish one of my kids would invite me to their house for a holiday. I only have one daughter who lives close by and so we frequetly get together. She seems to have the same problem with her 3 grown children as they prefer others to be with.
