Comment from barbara.wilkey

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Family makes the holidays. I know having four boys kept and still keeps my holidays special. This Christmas one of my boys and his family will be joining us. I can't wait.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

have a wonderful time. I wish I could have given Louise kids but sadly not so. Perhaps God knew our health would deteriorate.

Comment from Sasha

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You make a valid point with this post. Most of my friends do not have children and Christmas is different for them. I have children but they want nothing to do with me so I consider myself a person with no children. This definitely affects how I celebrate Christmas.

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks my loyal friend. Some really cannot understand childlessness at Christmas or ion your case being cut off from family. We are cut off from my family but Louise's tries.

Comment from Ms. Snyder

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I am very happy someone has finally said something that I have been thinking for almost five years now. I was a single mom. I have a son, but he has grown and has his family life quite a ways away from me. He has carried on our traditions with his family. When it comes to Christmas it isn't the same, he gets a gift from me and it is uneventful. I rarely do anything special on the day. I do get offered and sometimes dragged into things I would rather not be a part of. There are people who will wait for grandchildren to experience the festivities all over again. I was happy to do it all right the first time around; and now I am leaving it up to my son to do the same for his children. When and if that happens. Thank you for writing something that speaks to me. I love that you are pointing it out and I will use the reverse quote in my next attempt in getting out of something I don't want to do. Cheers, Fonda

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks Fonda what a refreshing alternative review to one I had a few back from a, I thought longtime friend, but good to meet you will try and reciprocate with your stuff soon.

Comment from Joan E.

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Thank you for reminding us that the holidays are not a big deal for everyone, especially if they don't have children or grandchildren. I personally understand, because our son is a forty-two-year-old bachelor. I appreciate your sharing the holiday spirit with your wife's family's old-black-and-white photograph. Keep rambling- Joan

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks Joan a real relief getting an understanding review...sometimes the opposite is true. God Bless.

reply by Joan E. on 12-Dec-2018

I just shared your post with LIJ Red?he agrees too! Smiles- Joan

reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

Sounds like someone I should meet. Will look him up.

Comment from judiverse

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Even if you don't have children, you can be a kid at heart. There all kinds of activities to enjoy. You have family members, and there are church activities for you to enjoy. There are other ways you can be part of the season. I know the children are always the center of attention; they always were in my family. I think you make a good point though about remembering those who don't have children at Christmas time. judi

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks Judi I loved your great review. Thanks also for understanding. Some don't. Father in law is finally putt9ing in a ramp at his back door so we can visit over there this year. Had he got a ramp in before this we could have gone over sooner. The power chair cannot go up even a pretty small step. Louise's brother's floor is floating timber so he does not want her very heavy power chair on his precious floor. No matter; we don't want to visit them anyway. Look for the "Our Wish No Fish" IN my Geoff's MUsings " book I think says it all about a few years ago over there.

reply by judiverse on 12-Dec-2018

You're very welcome. I'm sure you'll find ways to enjoy the Christmas season. judi

reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

Thanks Judi we have made our own fun in the last couple of years. Looks like Louise's friend Gail who we have spoken of might wanna do our own Christmas next year perhaps on our Boxing Day (Dec 26th) she lost her mother recently and of course I mentioned her "fun" with her older sister in this Christmas story.

Comment from royowen

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I agree with you Geoff, also, the homeless, the destitute, the handicapped, the elderly, there are so many that may be apart from loved ones, but surely Christmas and life in general was always about giving, even if that was rejoicing with other people's joy, that was not part of your experience. Merry Christmas to you and Louise Geoff, blessings, Roy and Elaine,

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks Bro so sorry we are not able to travel "darn Saouth' no more hehe.

Comment from Mastery

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Sorry, Geoff, but I think you are exaggerating just a bit here. Quite frankly, as you have worded this article It sounds like you have a personal axe to grind because you don't have children.

I disagree with your statements that some of us "do not have a clue"regarding the real meaning of Christmas. That just isn't so. Everyone knows the true meaning and we do celebrate for
Christ's birth. And yes, we do want our kids to celebrate and we spoil them by giving gifts, but that is just life, my friend.

I have trouble seeing what your point is here, Geoff.

Are you saying people should respect people who have no children at Christmas by doing what exactly??

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Well Bob, I guess I can't reach everyone. Thanks for the review anyway. No axe and you could have just skipped if you did not agree.

reply by Mastery on 11-Dec-2018

Again, I only asking, what is your point?

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Your heartfelt narrative abou the holidays is poignant and touching. You did a good job with your explanations and reasons that are listed. Thank you for sharing this with us.



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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks new friend can't remember if I got to your stuff yet. Me or Tootsie will get there soon.

Comment from Connie Frazier

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You've shared an opinion here that's rarely shared, but I appreciate that you spoke it. We're all so different and have different wants and needs. That individuality often gets lost in traditions and social pressure. Your message was well written and I enjoyed reading it. Wishing you a happy holiday season.

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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks Connie, another new friend I think. I try and reciprocate with new friends will check your stuff out soon. Cheers.