michellep Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It's Christmas Eve. It's the 4th Christmas without my husband. Not quite sure why, but this seems to be harder than the past years...... Maybe because I'm spending it with another family when I don't have one of my own anymore I suppose. Just hope I'm able to cry quietly without anyone knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just remember the old Escape when you need to escape... and a little fresh air under the stars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Michelle - it's now the day after Xmas, but I hope it passed gently. I think once we've lost someone really close to us that some things are just never the same - and I find holidays to be one of those things. That doesn't mean it can't be good - but there are moments when, like Randy says, it can help to take a short walk in the fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Well, I made it through the day. I was surrounded by Russ's family and tried my best not to let anyone notice it just didn't feel "right" for me. Couldn't go outside for a walk because it was only about 29 degrees Christmas day was always special for my husband and I before he passed. I would spend the whole day cooking and cleaning. I used to go "all out" wanting everything to be perfect and he always tried to help me as much as he could. Funny cuz usually when men try to help they only get in the way don't they? ha ha It's hard with Russ's family. I have no doubt they love each other, however, there are always voices being raised and someone always storms out the door mad. I'm just not used to that I guess. Oh well, the day has passed and I'm still in one piece right? Hoping to spend New Years Eve with just "friends" that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Here's to a great New Year's Eve with friends, and a wonderful New Year to come for everyone here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Michelle, I am sorry for the loss of your husband,Christmas is always a time when we reflect on the absense of family members,this year was more reflective for me too,in the loss of my youngest sister just over a month ago.I do wish you a wonderful New Year,may 2013 be a vintage year for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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