And I have been trying to do the same. But without much luck. "3 steps forward and 2 steps back", as the old saying goes. -sigh-
The accumulation of all these months, with the China/Covid Pandemic... Are taking their toll. Even though we are not "go-go-people." For whom, it has been even more sad and stressful. But we do like to do some things, outside of home. And we can not.
And of course, the State of our Country, and the State of the World. Which are beyond stressful!!!!! 😖 Unless you put your head under a blanket.
The Holiday itself has been changed. How we, as a family, celebrate it, has been "blown to smithereens." We as a family, choose to follow guidelines, which we agree with. Not all do, but it is our choice.
Plus there are personal things, which are stressful, but which I do not choose to blog about.
So, all in all, as my husband said; "It's hard to get into the Christmas Spirit..." And I agree. And though I continue to post lovely pictures I find, on the net.... And try to stay upbeat... I say this.... In case anyone thinks I am "all glitter and tinsel" at this time.... In case others are also struggling with keeping a Happy Holiday Attitude... Etc.
But I am also happy, for those in Blogland, who are determined to be their usual-Christmas-happy!!!!!!! Good for you!!! Best Wishes to you!!!!! Please keep trying to spread your quiet Joy!!!!!!!! We all need it!!!!!!!!
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I agree with your husband ... I was remarking to my daughters the other day that I don't know where my Christmas spirit is this year, but it's not with me. It's AWOL and I'm doing the best I can to get everything ready but my heart is not in it. I hate that feeling but it cannot be manufactured so there we are. Among all of the many sad truths with which we have been inundated this year, and the truly tragic state of our country and world at present, I do believe the trite-but-true "Count your blessings, name them one by one" is the best route to take.
Like you, I am a true homebody but I do like to get out once in awhile. God being my helper, I will continue to lead as free and normal (I do NOT accept the "new normal" which is a disgusting term on its face, and in fact vociferously OBJECT to same) as I have done for my entire life. God gave us our freedoms and woe be unto the men and women working under cover of fear and night, to remove them from us.
By the way, your blog is a bright spot in my day. You are a light, shining right there where you are. xoxo
Your husband is a wise man! He's right!
On Monday it was announced that the Netherlands will go into lockdown again .... After the tears I am now in the "WHAT NOW" stand. Well, that will be a very lonely Christmas ... Just me and my husband! I have to cry again ... I miss my daughter so much, she lives in Spain, and my grandchildren, they are in the Netherlands, but I can't hold them in my arms!
I am so sorry! This time is so awful for so many! You may not be able to do the things you used to love, but you are making a huge difference for others in Blogland!! And that is the real spirit of Christmas! First, I always love the pictures you post, they give me a warm feeling and make me happy! And you are an expert at lifting people up, which Paul says in the bible is a real gift. So don't be dismayed, you are such a bright spot for many!
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It’s been frustrating and hard on many levels. I’m a natural optimist but even I have had some blue days.
I think it’s healthy to speak the truth and to make the season what it can be this year. It’s definitely going to be different so we might as well make it what it can be.
Hang in there friend,
I sure had a hard time with all this for a while...just seemed like everything was ssssooooooo stressful. So I fully understand how you feel.
I think there is always something to be thankful for even though we may struggle to find it....
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Thank you for being real, my friend.
Hugs from cold Pa!
We've always had low-key Christmases, even when Kaitlin was little. So this year isn't much different for us. Good luck!
We are a small family so Christmas has never been a big crowd. It won’t be much different than it ever is really. Take care.
Our daughter can have two people in her bubble. My husband and I will join them for Christmas Day. We won’t see anyone else but we are lucky to get Christmas Day with them.
Hi Friend,
I appreciate your honesty. And I posted last Friday how I was struggling. I am having a hard time finding that Holiday Spirit too. I can just start to feel a wee bit jolly, then BAM another hit of heartache. Trying to stay positive!!
It certainly has been a stressful year. We are following all guidelines here too, and it is frustrating when so many do not. We will have a quiet Christmas at home, with just hubby, son and I. All the politics this year has almost given me an ulcer I think. I think some politicians just really like to cause stress and chaos. I won't name any names but you probably know who I mean. So sorry for unhappy family situations - we have some of those going on too, so I get it. Hope we can all get past it to feel a little bit of Christmas spirit anyway. Virtual hugs and prayers from Utah. :-)
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