Christmas: Anxiety was through the roof until...

[secrets22]

Christmas morning i felt so down in the dumps and had not the slightest wish to go anywhere, but i had promised to make 2 gateaux for a Christmas lunch put on for people living alone or those without family.

My gateau were indeed very slapdash because nothing seemed to be in my Favour, the fresh cream took ages to whip and the sponges were falling apart, it was more of a demolition job than a cake fest. However i finally put it together with cream raspberries and strawberries and chocolate but it was not up to my usual offerings to be honest.

I duly loaded the car and made my way to the venue, and the place was heaving with lots of chattering and mirth going on and the wonderful leader lady, Angela was brilliant ,she really is a remarkable lady, always cheerful and welcoming.

I sat at a table with 3 other people and wanting to be anywhere but there, and suddenly quite unexpectedly I spotted a good friend , Stella, and i quickly joined her, and then out of the blue another two good friends turned up, and i was flabbergasted as i didn't expect to see them there.

And so we ended up eating a wonderful lunch with 83 people, and later i went to my friend Mike's house together with a few others, but i did'nt stay long because i had to get home for the dogs.

So all in all it was a nice day, but I still am not ennamoured with Christmas , I am relieved its now over.

PS/ the gateau must have been ok as it quickly disappeared.

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Happy boxing day Roddy bless you I'm sure it was superb you did well plodding on with the gateux, and you are truly blessed again you had a lovely day with nice people your David is really looking over you and spurting you on people come into our life's when we need them and as you've shown us in your last 2 posts people found you, I'm optimistic 2o24 is going to be like this for you, your cycle of bad luck is over I know it, and on learning what lifts you which is good people on here and in the outside world you need to foccus on this finding more things to do venues where there's like minded good people, happy full moon it's in cancer the emotional caring compassionate sine it's a extra special full moon people will be more understanding and caring to each other 🤗💛✨🌟💙🐯🌺xxx

[Mrspjsmom]

Locally a family puts on a Christmas dinner every year. A place for people who are alone. Each year the dinner is filled with laughter, good food, companionship and gifts for the children. A local high school does the same for Thanksgiving and gives away coats, hats, scarves and mittens. Add to that all the food drives for people who can't afford to buy groceries for holiday dinners and it strengthens the faith I have in people and my hope for the future. I live in a wonderful area. We even have a drive through light show that offers two free nights. And the people who pay have their money donated to several charities. As the recipient of many holiday dinner boxes I have never forgotten what a blessing it was and do whatever I can to help each year.

So glad you ended up having a Merry Christmas. It's amazing how one act of kindness ripples through a community and makes everyone feel better.