Hi All,
My card to you all might not seem all that Christmassy at first sight, but the picture inspired me as it made me think of all of you. Grasping the other person's hand to help them through. Isn't that what Christmas spirit is really all about, together with a hope that things will become better?
I just wanted to send seasons greetings to everyone and to say that I hope you'll all be able to enjoy at least some aspects of Christmas this year. I know it's seldom what the ads would have us believe and isn't the happiest time for lots of people, The ads take no account of what might be happening, from emotional upset, bereavement, loneliness and isolation, through to the sheer exhaustion and exasperation of caring for someone else. But whatever you are thinking and feeling about it all, I wish you all peace in your hearts and hope that you can find a way to pause and enjoy at least a part of this midwinter festival.
I’ve already enjoyed the bit I like best, and that’s being out and about beforehand, enjoying the early darkness, with its lights and decorations, making my own Christmas cards and having a few outings with my husband. He’ll be sleeping all day on Christmas day as he’s on night duty over Christmas, so I’ll be celebrating solo, but we’ll enjoy dinner together when he wakes up, and I can at least rejoice in being warm and comfortable with lots of treats to eat.
And that’s as much as I ever really hope for. How are you all going to be spending Christmas? Even if it’s going to be a difficult time for you, do post and let us know how you are feeling about the ‘festive’ season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE XXX