Although I am going to be with my family this Christmas, I'm gonna be sad b/c my grandparents are gone. Help!

Answer 1

It's hard when family members that you love, are not around to be a part of family activities.
But I think the most important thing to remember is that your Grandparents probably loved you very very much, and would want you to enjoy your Christmas with your family. Make this Christmas a time or remembrance and celebration of their life and the times you shared with them. And celebrate the time that you have with your family now.

Answer 2

I understand how you feel, 15 years ago I lost both of my parents and I had the worst christmas ever! Even though I decorated, like I know that my parents would've wanted I got to a point christmas day that I couldn't stand to be at home anymore because I was used to my folks being there and I was extremely lonely even though I had a dog that did keep me company but it just wasn't the same.

Just enjoy being with the family that you will be spending Christmas with and know that your grandparents would want you to enjoy the holiday even though they're no longer with you. That is what they would want.

Answer 3

Unfortunately,. the loss of loved ones is something we all must deal with at one time or another. In July of 1999, I lost both my 9 year old daughter and my husband in a car crash. At first,, every holiday was unbearable.. gradually though, I have learned to do things that help remember them, and help myself get through the rough times. I still buy my daughter a christmas orniment every year.. something she loved like Barbies or butterflies.. And I give a donation to a christmas fund in my husbands name to help those less fortunate with a meal or whatever... It doesn't have to be much,, but its the giving I am doing in his memory that counts. On christmas morning.. we light a candle for each of them,. have a moment to remember them and that they are still near,. and we let the candles burn down the whole way till they are out. But more importantly.. we have good memories. and its been a concious effort to remember that we were BLESSED to have had them in our lives at all. If you were close to your grandparents,,( and it seems that you were,.) You were very lucky.,. and You do things to honor them,, you remember what they taught you and what they meant to you, and you always know they are still with you. There are two things I hold onto.,. One.. some people never even HAVE that much to lose,, thats why I feel blessed,. they were special.. and I am grateful I had the privalage of having them in my life.. and also,. there is an old indian saying I came across that I loved,.. "Love is something you leave behind when you die,..Its that poweful" These were only suggestions to help you get through your sadness., something you could actually do.. I hope it helps and take care.

Answer 4

Holidays are really hard when you are all together and you know that someone is missing. You can even sometimes feel them. Once I could have sworn that I smelled the favorite Cologne of my G-pa. That was weirdly comforting. I asked it someone Else was wearing it and no one was. I like to think of it as them trying to let us know that they are still around. I am sorry about your loss. Remember that they would want you to be happy.

Answer 5

Nobody could ever replace your grandparents, but it's important to realize at the same time that they are in a better place and that they are with you in spirit. They still love you.