Hello everyone,
Hope the holidays have brought good tidings. Mine have been bitter sweet, for it's difficult to enjoy this blessed season of celebration when there's so much heartache in the world. The Connecticut tragedy in particular really hit close to home. I don't want to be the person who revives bad memories, but since I cannot make sense of the event, the least I can do is learn something from it. You see, I am a complainer by nature and each Christmas seems to bring plenty of material. This season for example, I hosted a party for about 30 people, took photos for our card and mailed them out, spent myself into oblivion purchasing presents for loved ones and devoted countless hours to wrapping the gifts.
Hope the holidays have brought good tidings. Mine have been bitter sweet, for it's difficult to enjoy this blessed season of celebration when there's so much heartache in the world. The Connecticut tragedy in particular really hit close to home. I don't want to be the person who revives bad memories, but since I cannot make sense of the event, the least I can do is learn something from it. You see, I am a complainer by nature and each Christmas seems to bring plenty of material. This season for example, I hosted a party for about 30 people, took photos for our card and mailed them out, spent myself into oblivion purchasing presents for loved ones and devoted countless hours to wrapping the gifts.
Normally I'd grumble about how hectic and demanding
the season has been and essentially, would only address the negative aspects of Christmas, but not
this year. The tragedy has taught me to focus on the positive, for my life could
be so much worse. I feel blessed to have so many friends in the bloggersphere. Your support over the years has meant the world to me and although I don't express it often enough, I really appreciate each and every one of you. In the non-cyber side of the world, I feel blessed to
have so many people to buy for, to have the ability to throw a party for friends in an environment where we were able to celebrate the season together.
Mostly, I feel blessed to be surrounded by a happy and healthy family.
In closing, I ask you keep the victims of Connecticut in your thoughts and prayers. Please let this tragedy serve as a reminder to count your blessings. I’d be interested to know what you’re thankful for.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Be back in 2013. Until then, happy writing.
Last week's tragedy really affected me, it was so upsetting to read all the children's names read out. Very, very sad. Let's hope changes are made and their lives are not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful and happy festive season. ;-)
Hi Talei, I agree. Let's not forget to keep their families in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
DeleteThe Connecticut tragedy is overwhelming, but it has taught me many lessons, like you, be grateful for the things I have.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and yours have a fantastic holiday season.
Yes,I've learned to be grateful, that's for sure. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a blessed New Year.
DeleteLovely words and so very true. I am a complainer as well, with a very sarcastic attitude sometimes. I am very thankful for my new temp assignment and the extra time to finish a story.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Andrea. May you and your loved ones have a terrific holiday.
Wow Milissa, a complainer and sarcastic, bet we'd be Besties if we lived closer, LOL. Hope you finish your story in 2013.
DeleteHave a happy holiday and thanks for sharing the great words to reflect upon.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a wonderful holiday as well, Michael. As always, thanks for the support.
DeleteHi Andrea, A nice refreshing post! I just stumbled over here from another search I was doing:) Long time no hear! Yes, we should all count our blessings! Hope your Xmas was pleasant enough to forget all the troubles in the world for a while! The very best to you in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, yes, Christmas was wonderful. I hope yours was too. Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year.
DeleteWonderful words, thank you for reminding us all that we should be thankful for every little thing we have.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Randi. Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year.
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