tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post4969399839952987829..comments2024-03-28T11:35:10.238+01:00Comments on WRITER CRAMPS (Main): WHEN CHRISTMAS BECOMES A DUTYGattinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-41890052900573583252012-12-19T20:14:31.161+01:002012-12-19T20:14:31.161+01:00Oh how sad for you!
I hope that this Christmas ...Oh how sad for you! <br /><br />I hope that this Christmas will be better, and that you will have JOY!Esther Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129643709319136198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-63676180523238898142012-12-19T05:21:34.313+01:002012-12-19T05:21:34.313+01:00I remember holidays like these...
It is Difficult...I remember holidays like these...<br /><br />It is Difficult to let go of memories like these and build new ones...<br /><br />Great post for the letter D...<br /><br />Thanks for linking.<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-30903595106735935862012-12-15T23:38:34.932+01:002012-12-15T23:38:34.932+01:00This is sad Gattina -- you are usually such a funn...This is sad Gattina -- you are usually such a funny and cheerful person, I think you have worked very hard to overcome a bad start. Congratulations for breaking free from the past! I can't imagine that Christmas with you would be anything BUT a lot of fun. Don't be afraid of it -- the past is past!!!Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-12940250266404021832012-12-14T19:57:24.597+01:002012-12-14T19:57:24.597+01:00Sorry that you have such difficult memories associ...Sorry that you have such difficult memories associated with the holidays. I hope that time softens them, so you can enjoy Christmas a bit more.<br /><br />I know there are many who find the holidays difficult, and I wish it were not so. I wonder if parents realize what an imprint they have on their children's lives.<br /><br />"/Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-21791145200962805192012-12-14T05:57:50.170+01:002012-12-14T05:57:50.170+01:00so sorry!!
I'm am very grateful I never had ex...so sorry!!<br />I'm am very grateful I never had experiences like that!<br />sending hugs!Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-34957000958550242552012-12-13T23:18:35.033+01:002012-12-13T23:18:35.033+01:00I have had more than my fair share of rude people ...I have had more than my fair share of rude people at my table and visitors who had no manners.<br />So for me all entertainment is a duty.lol Grin and bear it as they say.<br />When you visit you are always polite and gracious cause that's what your parents taught you to be and you throw up later lol<br />Life is not fair Gattina.<br />A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-61332154955887370632012-12-13T22:31:09.461+01:002012-12-13T22:31:09.461+01:00Sorry to hear about that :( I know it must have hu...Sorry to hear about that :( I know it must have hurt a lot.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-47388549958266430832012-12-13T21:20:31.032+01:002012-12-13T21:20:31.032+01:00I'd hoped that dear Savannah would bring new a...I'd hoped that dear Savannah would bring new and nice traditions for us. Now I learn I am not allowed to come on Christmas Day, but the day after. My feelings are very hurt.Maribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435726542598515305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-57647911653302461842012-12-13T17:28:57.694+01:002012-12-13T17:28:57.694+01:00I am so lucky with my parents. Perhaps they would ...I am so lucky with my parents. Perhaps they would like me to come over (well, I know my Dad would want to kick his 90-year old neighbour out and move me in), but if I don't want I don't do! So, Christmas for me was never a duty. Besides I like spending Christmas my way: food that I like, playing music and films I like. My sister is coming over this year and apart from a visit to church and possibly work, that is exactly what we will do: food, music and films. I am looking forward to it already!Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-18064446114717458522012-12-13T15:02:48.382+01:002012-12-13T15:02:48.382+01:00Sending you lots of healing hugs to let go of the ...Sending you lots of healing hugs to let go of the past ~ you are a gem and I wish you a very wonderful Holiday ~ <br /><br />~ (A Creative Harbor) aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-74196606539168536432012-12-13T14:10:35.654+01:002012-12-13T14:10:35.654+01:00What tough holidays you had! Thankfully my parents...What tough holidays you had! Thankfully my parents come for the day and seem enjoy their time with us.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-55239439936301008662012-12-13T13:44:58.210+01:002012-12-13T13:44:58.210+01:00That is a sad story but as you say a common one. I...That is a sad story but as you say a common one. I must have been lucky as I only remember having happy family Christmases.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-20372317384707579732012-12-13T12:08:25.845+01:002012-12-13T12:08:25.845+01:00I think holidays are always stressful when you hav...I think holidays are always stressful when you have large families.<br />You can't please every one.<br />So you please yourself. Drop by for dinner and then go home.Make visits short and sweet.<br />A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-32031477736119944682012-12-13T11:12:51.404+01:002012-12-13T11:12:51.404+01:00This si such a sad post but one lots of folks will...This si such a sad post but one lots of folks will understand. Christmas is not always the jolly time of peace & goodwill to all! jfb57https://www.blogger.com/profile/00577581234420599730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-48117743253734125662012-12-13T07:41:39.358+01:002012-12-13T07:41:39.358+01:00Christmas with the in-laws were always stressful, ...Christmas with the in-laws were always stressful, when we moved 2,000 km away and decided to celebrate the holidays on our own, the locals felt so sorry for us: all alone...little did they know how happy we were :) For the past 20 years for our family of 3, there is a small gift for each plus money for the youngster, I stay away from the shopping madness.MaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627282961669893082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857159910102323096.post-84404717280766356222012-12-13T06:48:05.345+01:002012-12-13T06:48:05.345+01:00OMW you echo the same feelings and experiences we ...OMW you echo the same feelings and experiences we had as young couples, with Grant's parents. I think your post has reminded many of us not to ever do to our kids what was done to us! For the past twelve years, however,we have been in Africa and too far to celebrate Christmas with the family. We were home for two Christmasses in 2008 and 2010 and they were super! This year we are back in East Africa for Christmas so all is well! <br />Hugs JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.com