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    Missing loved ones during the holidays

    in 2009

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    This is the second Christmas that we will be without my Daddy. He was killed tragically in a motor vehicle accident in June 08 at the age of 58. He had never been really sick a day in his life. So far this year has been worst than last year. I think we were still in shock last year. My kids seem to be having a harder time this year too. I try to stay upbeat for the kids and my mom, but sometimes it is so hard. I feel like it would be so easy to fall in a deep depression, but so far I am fighting it.

     

    My mom is doing better than I expected. This year she decided to replace all her decorations and do something totally different. I encourage her to do anything that will help her feel better. I am trying to be especially thankful for all the blessings in my life and think positive thoughts and not dwell on the negative.

     

    I hope something I said will help. I know it is hard and every situation is different. I focus on God and scripture (Romans 8:28 really seems to help me). I hope you have a great Christmas! :)

    Teacher Gifts

    in 2008

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    Thanks for the great ideas!! Can someone please share some recipes for the jars (hot chocolate, cookies, etc.)? I usually buy the teachers stuff from BB&W, but this year two of the teachers don't really like smelly stuff.

    How to make it through the holidays?? (long)

    in 2008

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    I have cried reading this thread. My Daddy died suddenly in a truck crash on June 26 of this year. I talked to him on the phone 5 hours before the wreck and he was so happy. We were planning our family vacation for the summer. He was 58 and in great health. I am dreading this holiday season because of this. I have to be strong for my Mom and kids, so I hold a lot of my emotion in. Thank you for the ornament idea. I want to do something special to help my kids. They are all old enough to know what is going on, but not old enough to really understand. I am planning to remember the good times and think about how strong he was and the fact that he would want us to go on and be happy. I hope everyone else has a good holiday :)!

    Come introduce yourself!

    in 2008

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    Hey all you fellow deal seekers!! My name is Jaime and I am from NC. I am happily married to my wonderful husband and have 3 kids, ages 7, 5, and 4. Looking for Black Friday deals is what led me to this site a few years ago. I mostly lurk, but the excitement of Black Friday is bringing me out of lurkdom!! Bring on the deals!!!:)

    How many people are on your list??? Who are they???

    in 2008

    Posted

    DD (7)

    DS (5)

    DD (4)

    Mom (my Dad died this year, so I need to make this Christmas extra special for her)

    FIL & MIL

    DH's Grandma

    5 nephews

    1 niece

    teacher gifts

    SS teacher gifts

    Pastor & wife

     

     

    My DH is easy this year. We are building a house, so that is our present for each other. We might buy a new bedroom suite together. :D

     

    BTW- I am a longtime lurker, but I am on here daily. I can't wait for BF and Christmas. My favorite time of year!!! :)

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