Why is it that Christmas time is often tinged with hints of sadness...

[Ginsing]

Yesterday I recieved sad news on a card that a friend from when my husband and I were with the RAF, has died. It brought so many memories flooding back both happy and poignant.

Then almost at the same time a Baby was born a lovely bouncing boy How brilliant. I suppose it all balances out.!

I have an aunt who is the youthful age of 94 - I rang the other day she could not talk too bizzy going out shopping! Impressive for one who can hardly walk. If I last that long I would like to be in a similar position.

from a pensive gins

[Extremelygrumpy]

I totally agree gins I always get a card from a teacher and friend I left behind years ago when we did our major move half way up the country we still exchange Christmas cards and less frequent email, this year two teachers my age have died one of cancer one of a brain tumor, makes me glad I only have fibro and arthritis for a change

VG x

[ladymoth]

Christmas is always poignant, I think, because it reminds us that life is a constant stream of endings and beginnings.

As the year ends we look back on friends and loved ones we have lost, then forward to new arrivals and new friends.

I even feel sad when I look at my wonderful children - I miss the little ones hanging up their stockings and waiting for Santa - now it's they who have to tuck me up for the night!

I am glad, tho' to have a lovely grand daughter who of course is excited about Christmas, so she will make it a happy time.

Christmassy hugs ...Moffy xxx

[Ginsing in reply to ladymoth]

You are so right Moffy the constant stream of life begining and ending xgins

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Well said Moffy! I love Christmas, but it makes me think more than usual, I miss my dear Dad who passed away three years ago. I miss my daughter and her baby too.

I agree Moffy, I miss when my three children were small and I could keep them safe at home and have the magical Christmas we had as parents with little children. The tray we used to lay out for Santa and his reindeer etc., their stockings with their names on hung on the fireplace every year.

I hang on to precious memories and each Christmas I am determined to do my absolute best to make sure hubby, my two sons and my dear Mum have a special wonderful time, that motivates and inspires me! Mum always spends Christmas and well into the New Year with us which is a real treat.

Life is about endings and beginnings . . . all part of life's rich tapestry as they say.

((hug))) xxx

Libs

[Teddysmum43]

I want to enjoy Christmas this year. I lost my mum two years ago on the 14th of December. I miss her and my dad more than words can say. I will remember them both as i do every day but there has to come a time that I start trying to enjoy life again. I've got all my deccys up now. I will light some candles on Xmas day in their memory.