tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post2583973786987903761..comments2023-06-02T07:06:27.348-06:00Comments on Meaning and Authenticity: Dreading the Holidays No LongerKatherine E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06322364633534297714noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-57851953255354422202010-07-24T04:24:17.100-06:002010-07-24T04:24:17.100-06:00Very nice comments shared in this blog "Meani...Very nice comments shared in this blog "Meaning and Authenticity".<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Keep it up.<br /><br /><a href="http://berapa-harga.com" rel="nofollow">news</a>Anonymoushttp://(optional)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-55497791329519618012008-12-10T13:10:00.000-06:002008-12-10T13:10:00.000-06:00I haven't had any Christmases single (without chil...I haven't had any Christmases single (without children) as an adult, but I did have one where my daughter and I tagged along with a guy in the unit and his family. It was very kind of them, and made something decent out what could have been a truly miserable holiday (that was the hardest year of my life, I think), but it was still lonely in every way that mattered. It really does help when you have someone in your life to share it with rather than participating from what feels like the outskirts.<BR/><BR/>And I'm looking forward to my first Christmas physically with The Boyfriend. We really are a family - that's something he'll look at me sometimes and say, and he'll look awed at the concept. I have to say that I am, too. It's a nice feeling.Sylphstormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500127817365539985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-78238157286345372212008-12-01T13:36:00.000-06:002008-12-01T13:36:00.000-06:00I remember the feelings you describe, both as a si...I remember the feelings you describe, both as a single person and with a full house. <BR/>I am grateful to have had both experiences.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107175348265816279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-81612744565611364262008-11-30T21:33:00.000-06:002008-11-30T21:33:00.000-06:00We did much the same today....albeit with out our ...We did much the same today....albeit with out our children...one of whom lives too far away and the other who is, well, a teeneager and not "in to" family things (for now, that will change....)...sounds like a really delightful holiday for you...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-74643419684754832082008-11-30T21:20:00.000-06:002008-11-30T21:20:00.000-06:00Thank, Katherine, for today's reflection on family...Thank, Katherine, for today's reflection on family and feelings. My oldest daught once said, shortly before I was divorced so long ago, "that the thing I love at the holidays is the safety of being with my family." Then the other shoe fell... and all hell broke loose for us all. Nearly 15 years later, our new blended family (of about 12 years) have created new family times that are just as rich and safe as the old ones. And while the daughters are now grown and married on their own, it is still a sweet and full time. Blessings to you as you mature into this Advent.RJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545420303456278246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-1312705758439719372008-11-30T09:04:00.001-06:002008-11-30T09:04:00.001-06:00This is just lovely, and I thank you for it. I wa...This is just lovely, and I thank you for it. I was single for a lot of years and I know how you mean. Glad you are comfortable, integrated, family.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-24454742533372469982008-11-30T09:04:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:04:00.000-06:00This is just lovely, and I thank you for it. I wa...This is just lovely, and I thank you for it. I was single for a lot of years and I know how you mean. Glad you are comfortable, integrated, family.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-83635615119838260722008-11-30T08:34:00.000-06:002008-11-30T08:34:00.000-06:00Katherine, your story of learning to enjoy the hol...Katherine, your story of learning to enjoy the holidays is so warm and understandable. (real) I always like seeing pictures of your family. It is joyous to read of your happiness in an extended family.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061517211101084120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338224184099573913.post-49385794827868603742008-11-30T07:25:00.000-06:002008-11-30T07:25:00.000-06:00I love decorating for Christmas. Many of my favor...I love decorating for Christmas. Many of my favorite angels and merry makings are (and have been) in storage since I went to seminary. I look forward to having them again.<BR/><BR/>I understand what you write about being single. Married friends are just that...married. And, yes I was invited and for the most part it felt OK. I "hung out" with 4 married couples...so our number when we ate out etc was always 9. <BR/><BR/>Growing up our family really played together very well. But life happened, and several of those ties are very strained and holidays strain them even more. So, I have come to accept that at holidays my family just does not do this well. But, I am so thankful for the ties you have with your family; the love and joy which radiated through your post. <BR/><BR/>Blessings this Advent.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.com