I want to wish you peace
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I want to wish you peace
I know this is a rough time of year for many of us -- time off work, traditions involving alcohol, expectations running high, relatives putting pressure on us, and a strong desire to just have normality and peace.
My hope is, for each and everyone of us, that we regardless of situation can find little pockets of peace to enjoy. A cup of tea by the tree after the kids have gone to bed, the gratitude in the eyes of the homeless guy at the soup kitchen, a mouthful of that tasty Christmas food that was your favorite as a kid. Whatever brings you joy, I hope you can enjoy it in the moment and not live in fear and worry about what the next hour, day, week will hold.
We've got to steal the joy back in small portions where we can, my friends. And remember not to buy into other people's expectations, either of the holidays or of us.
Lots of love to you all tonight.
My hope is, for each and everyone of us, that we regardless of situation can find little pockets of peace to enjoy. A cup of tea by the tree after the kids have gone to bed, the gratitude in the eyes of the homeless guy at the soup kitchen, a mouthful of that tasty Christmas food that was your favorite as a kid. Whatever brings you joy, I hope you can enjoy it in the moment and not live in fear and worry about what the next hour, day, week will hold.
We've got to steal the joy back in small portions where we can, my friends. And remember not to buy into other people's expectations, either of the holidays or of us.
Lots of love to you all tonight.
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What wonderful thoughts, thank you for sharing them. I hope your Christmas is full of peace, joy, and gratitude. I want you to know how much I appreciate you and all the thoughtful responses to my questions an anxious rants. You and so many others are on my gratitude list...merry Christmas!
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Much love to you, lillamy! I chose to do exactly that this Christmas and I can truly say it's been enjoyable to the point where I tortured my AH with Christmas music in the car and I didn't even notice his wringing his hands.....our son told me, LOL. I was totally enjoying my music and wrapped up in the song. Sigh....all will be well...
Sending joyful thoughts to you all!
Sending joyful thoughts to you all!
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Beautiful post! I have so many great memories of Christmases past. Making a big breakfast on Christmas morning and watching my little ones open gifts from Santa. My children are grown now with their own lives. Things are different now but I am grateful for so many blessings. I will get together with my children and grandchildren after Christmas this year and that's ok. Things don't stay the same and expectations of what Christmas is supposed to be leave many feeling down. But it's those little moments we can enjoy like a cup of tea by the tree 
thank you lillamy for your post. Merry Christmas!
thank you lillamy for your post. Merry Christmas!
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Originally Posted by dandylion 
Liz...I've got to admit that I am curious....just got to ask---Do you know why your husband doesn't like Christmas music??
It wasn't Christmas rap was it??
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It wasn't Christmas rap was it??
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