Ever notice how long it takes to prepare for your Christmas and then how long it takes to rip it all up and throw it all out? Not nearly the same amount of time is it? Nope! You spend hours slaving over the stove preparing a big meal...days spent baking and everyone is done in 30 minutes and the table is getting cleared. The money and hours spent wrapping and ribboning only to have the kids go ripping into it and it lays crumpled on the floor waiting to be thrown out with the garbage. All that time spent and it's over sooner than you know and everyone goes home. We often complain sometimes about how rushed, hectic and busy we are during the holiday season. Some get into bad mood funks and a BAH HUM BUG spirit...but I hope you take the time to enjoy these crazy, busy, hectic times, for someday you will be missing these exact moments. Live in these of moments of your life and build your memories. Share a laugh and a hug too. Yes you may be spending time with people who can drive ya nuts sometimes but make the best of it okay? One day this will all be gone and it'll be nothing but memories...make sure yours are one to smile about. Merry Christmas and I wish you all the best for your holiday. Tammy Merry Christmas...as my family prepares for our gathering we wish you only best for your day may you be reminded of the love you've had, the memories you've made, and the laughter you've shared it's not about the gifts you got or what's not under the tree...it's about being with the ones you love...even the ones who may drive you crazy...because there will come a day when they're gone and you will miss them...so cherish these special moments for they really are the memories of our lives Today we believe God wants you to know that even when you do something wrong, even when you fail, even when you make poor choices...you are loved. God is not punitive. No doubt you will punish yourself enough for your mistakes. The question is: Will you try to do the right thing next time? Will you learn from your mistakes? Will you keep on loving and caring to the best of your ability? Picture taken in Collingwood ON We all have them...family gatherings...social gatherings...work functions....school recitals and more. Life is filled with functions that we need to attend to. But sometimes when we live with pain, it can make attending these functions a little difficult at times.
Here are a few things to help you survive the next "gathering"...
For once I'm struggling with what to say here...usually I can cover a topic quickly and be done with it but this one is too close to my own heart and I'm not sure what to say or how to say it. I've been there...minutes away even...and I know what it feels like. I know how tempting the thought is...I know how peaceful it makes you feel once you finally decide to. But I'm here today to tell you that it's not the option. I thought it was too once but it's NOT. This feeling will pass and yes I know you may not believe me right now...your're hurting...I know you are... but please don't. Please take another day and talk to someone. Reach out for the help you need. It's perfectly normal to feel lost, scared, confused and all the things you may be feeling right now. It's okay. But what's not okay is for you to give in or to give up. Please...if you're struggling right now...know that there are options you can turn to. If you or someone you know is struggling right now please use and/or share this information. There is help out there and it's confidential. Reach out and take the chance. There is help out there and you are worth fighting for. I'd like to take a moment to share some important numbers, links and other wise important information. This was found on line from a PTSD & Depression support group and I take no credit for it. Maybe he might want to try them? LOL yep! and it's all their fault too that I'm on the naughty list again this year. Change friends? NEVER! LOL I'd say sorry but I'm not some things in life are just worth losing Christmas gifts over....sorry Santa :) As we see Christmas Eve come in green a part of me is smiling for seeing no snow because I just don't like it...but another part of me is kind of sad because it just doesn't feel like Christmas without it. I wish you and yours only the best for the holiday. May your heart be filled with love...May your belly be full and your pants split from laughing. Merry Christmas! from me to you and to yours... I wish you only the best. |
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