Posted on 12/24/2022 3:38:19 PM PST by Skooz
Besides my goofy rescue greyhound, I’ll be solo this Christmas Eve. All is well. Had some solid family time with my kids last night, and will be with family tomorrow.
But, for now, I’m enjoying a salted caramel latte, basking in the glow of the Christmas tree lights and about to plug George Bailey and company into the old Blu-ray player.
Anyone else spending this Christmas Eve alone?
I lost my parents and brother in the past few years. I still have my wife and sons, but it feels strange not having any of my birth family left.
I appreciate this discussion thread though. Lots of us doing the best we can to get by. Hang in there everyone.
Yes, every year.
My father died on the 23rd in 1992 and my brother died 2 days ago. Since they both died at home and I now have no direct relatives left I’m going to get out of town on those days every year.
That is an excellent movie! We have the DVD. Maybe I’ll dig it out and see if I still remember how to use the DVD player.
Another movie that is similar is one of my favorites, “Comfort And Joy”. It’s an old Lifetime movie and they never show it any more.
Looks like my Christmas too. My daughter and SIL moved 80 miles away last year, and roads are awful sheets of ice. We postponed Christmas until it’s safe to drive, whenever that is.
DaisyJane the cat and I are hanging out as always, and ‘m talking with a few neighbors. Also feeding the outside cat, Blackie, who was always a wild cat. Big, gorgeous, long-haired boy with turquoise eyes and total fear of people. I put food out, come in and close the door before he’ll come up on the deck. Was always feeding “Louise” too, but haven’t seen her for days and fear she didn’t make it through two days of 10 below zero weather. Love that little cat, feeling very sad. The neighbors will notify me if anyone sees her.
This is well worth 52 minutes of your time. Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore do a great job with “A Christmas Carol”.
I knew you were being facetious Charlie, I was giving it back in kind. I’ve always known that people who say it’s a Christmas movie are really pulling everyone’s leg. I just think it’s silly. Now, if they’re actually watching it over and over every Christmas, then there’s some pathology their that I don’t quite understand.
Merry Christmas, Frying Pan!
I’m not alone, but I miss my kids. I think this is the beginning of the times when we will be without others. At least, I have my sweetheart with me. Richly blessed because of that.
Wishing you a blessed Christmas!
Sounds good! I’ll pass along to my BIL. He loves him some Joe B. Thanks for the tip!
None of you guys and girls are truly alone.
Have a merry Christmas!
Our church had a Communion service at 2:00 today. It was very nice. There’s no way I could do a midnight anything any more.
Thanks bro. Merry Christmas to you and yours
Quite a sacrifice! God bless you, and God bless the dogs!!
Yeah, that’s his ornament now.
Merry Christmas, LambSlave! Be blessed!
Oh no. So sorry.
A bit of cheer
I’ve begun a holiday tradition of inviting someone or several of those without family over for an evening with a more simple dinner, separate from family. The day before we celebrate as a family. It has been really nice, and has tended to make the family get-together both less stressful, and more enjoyable.
I’m home with dtr and husband...my other dtr and her husband were supposed to come down but begged off due to freezing rain but I suspect sometimes they have had a little tiff...my son was here for three nights but was going back to Seattle to meet up with his live in girlfriend and so the kids could see their mom tomorrow....he left here and within an hour the passes were closed so he’s in a hotel in Ellensburg Wa.....not sure if passes will reopen....I think not....but that means he’ll have to travel a few extra hundred miles to get home....ugh......
If only. On the one side I’m blessed with my 4 kids in my house tonight. On the other, I am beside the bed of my mother in her last days of life as Alzheimer’s has stopped everything but her heart. She’s been without water 6 days and is on morphine but stuck in the horror of Heaven’s waiting room. Alone would be better than this sadness. Gd bless everyone. Alone isn’t the worst thing. Love to all.
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