I started out thinking about all of the happy Thanksgivings I've had & the silly things that happened & now I'm depressed that most of these people are no longer with us & I'll never have one like that again. I'll be OK by tomorow, but this just "hit" me tonight when I was making an old recepie. Anyone else?
2007-11-18 11:15:16 · 20 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes, I've been there too. But then I realized that I was the next generation to be the senior and all our kids and grandkids would give cause for a new generation to learn what our parents and grandparents taught us.
In the meantime, have a Margarita and watch a funny movie. You're in my prayers!
2007-11-18 11:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Granny 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Last week I was having lunch with my sister and my two daughters. One of them mentioned going grocery shopping for Thanksgiving. All of a sudden I felt really sad and felt like crying. For some reason I don'tknow why I remembered how happy my mom used to be on Thanksgiving and how that one holiday more than any other made her feel good. My mom has died and in that instant I just missed her so much. the feelings just overwhelmed me and it was all I could do not to cry. The moment passed and we continued talking.
Sometimes the strangest things can trigger a memory and if that person is gone you get sad. I realize I have to be thankful I had such a great mother, but nevertheless its hard sometimes. You are right you will be okay tomorrow and so will I.
2007-11-18 15:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Beatrice C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks caravan holiday in Scotland, supposedly for a golfing holiday. Our first stop by Loch Lomond - the gales were so strong that the caravans were chained down. Husband had flu with diarrohoea and sweated so much in between dashes to the toilet block, that his mattress was wet right through. I twisted my ankle so had it tightly strapped - no way I could get my golf shoes on.. Because of the weather headed inland to Pitlochry. Found a nice site, sun came out, things looking better. Husband took a golf iron outside to try a few practice swings and came back looking white - pains down his left arm and tinkling in fingers. Took him to the cottage hospital - not his heart but a trapped nerve in his neck and they put him in a collar, so no more touring. I was helped to move the caravan into the tenting field because our pitch was booked. Back came the storms and I said we're going home. I'd only driven his car once before and never towed a van! But I did - probably broke all the speed limits back to the Midlands.
2016-04-04 21:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Erica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been thinking lately about when my mom and daughter and I used to go shopping. Now mom has a lot of pain now when walking or riding, she hasn't been able to come visit us for several years. We all live in different places and even if we get together I know the holidays will never be as they were. As we get older I think about how many more holidays I'll get to spend with those I love. I've decided that I have to make the most of the time we have together and enjoy ever minute of it. We can make some lovely new memories. I hope you do too!
2007-11-18 11:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way. I started crying in a store yesterday because I heard a Christmas song in Wal Mart that brought back a memory. I guess thats what is so wonderful about the holidays. It's a mixture of the happy and sad. Time to remember ones that are gone and enjoy the new ones that have came along in the past year. Hope your holidays are great!
2007-11-18 11:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by treehouse lady 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I just got through two weddings in the last 31/2 months as both my adult children married...I haven't had time to think about it!! I have been there though many times as most of my family is with the Lord also. This year I will be spending it with both my children and their spouses and that is really exciting for me! I am sad so many are blue over the holiday...you all are in my prayers.
2007-11-18 18:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Meeshmai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this fact has already hit me. In fact, my Mom's birthday is the day beofre thanksgiving and then, my sister's birthday and so on. All are gone now and from now until after February....I pray for strength and God's peace, in my life.
I will and do miss them but, it is very important to keep going! One thing is for sure...every one of my loved ones, who have gone home, would want me to live each day and holiday, as though it were my last....I can only try, with God's help!
2007-11-18 16:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is quiet normal. You are not alone and it is very "normal" to think of the wonderful times you had when special people in your live were around and are no longer there.
I too, remember the wonderful Christmas we had, and our family is scattered all over the place. This year my middle daughter has to have Christmas with her in-laws, and her father (my, thankfully ex-husband), who I won't have anything to do with, not because of unforgiveness, it is a long story.
My other two daughters are in South Africa, my family are in Melbourne, friends in SA are all scattered around the world, and the ones that are there will be at their holiday homes at the coast. I will probably spend Christmas day alone, the flatmates will see their families in another State. But the day after Christmas, I should be flying down to Victoria to spend a week with my daughter,husband and grandson. So we will have New Years day together.
Just remember there is ONE person who is always there, And He is the reason for Christmas. Hope the recipe turned out yummy!
2007-11-18 11:34:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 1⤋
I don't put a lot of emphasis on holidays. I just try to enjoy every day that I can. Whenever I get a chance to be with loved ones I try to make the best of it so that they are all special and no particular days are singled out.
2007-11-18 17:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm refusing to let the Holiday Blues get me down. I'm keeping a happy thought for all of my friends & relatives who have left this earth & no longer can complain about anything anymore! I won't be cooking this season...I'll be serving & delivering meals to the shut-ins in my area. It should be interesting. It's better than just thinking about what was. Sometimes it helps to get out of your regular routine & environment to drive those blues to another part of your world! I'll keep a happy thought & make an extra one for you to grab if ya need it! Just reach into the screen & it'll be there!
2007-11-18 11:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋