Posted by Ruth
on December 15, 2008, 11:53 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas memories"
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I think for us Moms Christmas has to be the most painful time of year. I for one would like to skip the holiday entirely. Not only do we have to make a joyful celebration for everyone else, while deep instead our hearts are broken never to be the same again, our feelings get put on the back burner,cause there are other needs to fulfill. It is a sacrifice that I think God honors, although I really need to quit my grumbling. I don';t think He likes that. But He does understand our pain.
This year my husband and I decided not to give each other gifts and instead provide help to two needy families who are registered with the place my daughter used to work for. We have all we need and materila things don't mena much to us anymore. We wanted to do things in Lisa's memory and I know she would approve.
Just wish we could all be together again, but we'll have to wait, but it's a sure thing. Without Christ's birth , death and resurrection, we would not have anything to look forward to. That's all that keeps me going.
Putting up the tree is always hard, Lisa made so many ornaments during her life and there are memories galore. Every year now since her death I am buying a new angel ornament in her memory.
I can't believe this will be the third Christmas without her.
I pray that our son willl at least come, there are hints that he might not show up, his wife is going to her parents and he might stay home alone. Please pray that he will come over.
Love
Ruth
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