We all so often ask what the meaning of this day is. Unfortunately there has been some fall out within the family. I have never done so much with family as my parents are much older now. But to those that have made those decent comments within a manner that is so true I find that the gift within this day has been rather stressing. But that is just that. Finally this computer is working and I am the one that does it all within the family. So by default within how I shall celebrate it.
This has been a very intense time of the year. I think that the meaning for some as I mentioned before is that of an obligatory. By choice I do thank you all and I do wish you the best during this season. I could name names and right now I am getting back in the handle of using this computer.
This all being said it's a different time of the year and where everyone was so intense and working with that in honor of Christmas? I think that it's really something much more deep within. I did have a few very great people again that helped me with this internet - to then coupled with going and getting my father - to tending to some matters that seemingly all come onto my own shoulders. But it's another day, yet it's a time of giving appreciation and a silence of confidence.
Tomorrow pending how things go I will either forfeit my place with this celebration that was all planned - and that is ok. Every has their own journey and right now I can't get to ever persons blog but when I stated - "YOU, YOU, and YOU". I knew very early I would be tending to family matters - and there is that factor of time.
I do thank you all, I have not had anytime for pictures - actually I have not had much time for anything this last couple of days except tending to family. So it's been a little stressing and I can't afford that as I know I am working out a near stroke so within one way I do look forward to things slowing down as really this term in which we call faith is one that literally takes place each and everyday of our lives.
What we believe in is within our own acts. Which is applicable to each and everyone as faith is a very tender area and as a christian yet one of faith, wish to say that there to each there very own. That really is the from what I see as the golden rule. I was hoping today to be able to get to one and all but there was no way and I must be up early tomorrow so... I am tired as it's been a day! But I am wished to write this small note which goes back to all that I have not been able to visit.
Joy to you and from "here to there", for many there is something in which we do all celebrate within our very own ways.
~Peace to one and All~
Jack
we all have family amigo--and when you smile at a stranger and the smile is returned know that it is understood that we all have family and we all have obligations and in the end it is something that we all laugh and cry about together-------these hallmark holidays are commercial and that is all---we get together and then we remember why we don't get together---for me---it is about the grandchildren and santa and sticky hugs-----but then all year should be about sticky hugs from children ...............do what you can and understand that there is no right way and no wrong way-----someone will be appreciative and someone won't----i left the oven door open so the banana nut bread could cool----the dog ate it-----merry christmas
ReplyDeleteYou do what you feel is right.
ReplyDeletethanks Jack, I can always use some peace. I wish for you some peace as well, in these harried days it is much needed.
ReplyDeleteYou state it well that this is a family time...no matter what capacity we are involved with them. It conjures up feelings, obligation, memories, love, tenderness and a lot more. Yet it really comes down to spreading the love we each have in our hearts. That being said I will say that I send love out into the universe to ALL of my family...as we are all one. Love to you Jack.
ReplyDeleteI hear what you are saying. We do tend to get pulled in so many different directions sometimes. It will all work out in the end. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jack may the new year bring you contentment, joy, love and laughter.
ReplyDeleteMay you find peace within on this day and the stress gradually vanish.
ReplyDeletePeace be with you always Jack,
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
All you can do is rest in a state of a loving heart. The others choose as they will. May you all be able to create peace.
ReplyDeleteNow, here's a chuckle that I've got an idea just about everyone could use right now.
ReplyDelete"----the dog ate it-----merry christmas"
"This has been a very intense time of the year. I think that the meaning for some as I mentioned before is that of an obligatory."
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame Jack, but it's true. The obligation to wear oneself out shopping, even to Christmas Eve where stores are open reaching out greedy hands for people to spend money~~that some just don't have. They'll spend the rest of the year passing out when they see their credit card statements. (I don't have a credit card.) It's a shame that there are so many ways of giving every day of our lives, that aren't wrapped up in paper with pretty bows.
Of course you know that 'obligations' aren't the same as 'responsibilities,' but even then, I hope you haven't taken on too much, and that you're cautious about your health! This isn't worth the risk of a stroke, my friend.
You can't take anything on your shoulders if they're bent.
That being said, I wish you rest and serenity when it's all over, and of course, I wish you the very best.
.peace and Warm thoughts for you..Jack..[Hugs]]]
ReplyDelete"i left the oven door open so the banana nut bread could cool----the dog ate it-----merry christmas". < It's Christmas time :)
ReplyDeleteA Merry one to you Sig, as I have done all that needs to be done over these last few days and this dog now just sits back and enjoys and the weather is a very nice 17F.
ReplyDeleteSummer I am, it's been a very hectic time and after coming out of the hospital and then all of this. I really don't need it.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased just to make calls to friends and enjoy the day. I don't have kids, nor a wife but I do have a goal that I made on
November 11th.
Sue last night I made that decision and I will meet up with family but there has been much too much cost. I don't mind the rush, I just don't like the workings of inner dynamics of family. It always was that way for me and I opt out for this evenings gathering not in spite - but I have had my share of family. And not a happy family one that seemingly fights all to much and I come to be the natural push over. But I do believe within the day.
ReplyDeleteJust doing my own thing - ironically within my 20s and 30s when I would come in it was for a short period of time as I was out of town and would fly in or drive in pending where I was stationed. So this is different, as there are more issues here than one and over and above that after the last week. I am literally pleased that I have made this decision as of today. Two think two years ago I was working right till 1am on the tarmac of Edmonton International Airport and then the next day heading to church - that was great. Today shall be fine.
ReplyDeleteOh it does and it shall.....I have a sister that has schizophrenia and that along with two older parents it's something. But that is that. So I never place all the eggs within one basket but I know what I enjoy and my gift today it to enjoy my own time.
ReplyDeleteIt never was otherwise as I am not all that serious but within certain areas of life I think that our inner most
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Thanks Zen!
ReplyDeleteAn you as well Michelle. A very Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteDJ you do have a tremendous manner which I can relate. We all do create our peace with a state of being.
ReplyDeleteMerry Chistmas. Bigh hugs ! I love this thought.
Sig I can so relate. I have done everything and yeah there is this obligatory within it all - I really don't think it's all about that even though half my life comes from a shopping center development background. I as well wish you the best Sig, your a very wise person to say the least as many are but you seemingly think about things from outside the ordinary. I am fine as with the eves I have come to head off to bed rather early. Last night I stood my ground and I am not waivering on it. I called my one cousin whom is older and wiser and he said that I pretty much understand family and do what is best for me. So until I meet or find another I will do things in my own manner - dynamics of family and this thing of obligatory...
ReplyDeleteIt's not really the purpose but there is purpose within exercising our rights at any given time. So I shall give my gifts and I have already explained within the family why I have made this choice. So a choice it is as most of all Sig, I have a sister that suffers from Schizophrenia and she has been catered so much it's too the point that she can pull anything. So I believe I have done my "job" within family and will enjoy either getting together with this one friend in which she and I do something rather cool at midnight or I will just have some good self time.
As I have not had much of it and last week my doc told me I must. So I shall....
And back to you Caroline....there is a orange sunrise! :)
ReplyDeleteI choose to wish you a Blessed Christmas Jack. When my mother had a stroke I didn't want the responsibility of her care and everything that goes with it. I said to her one day I think her son should take care of her finances and she emphatically said no. That is one word that very clearly surfaced after the stroke left her speech very impaired. So I had the job for 9 years that she lived, and beyond. Then my brother's wife wondered why mom left her house to me and not him. But brother and his wife have always been 99% for her side anyway so I don't see them or their kids much any more at all, even on holidays. I never expected him to help mom because being a guy he would not know what to do, I did. I have forgiven him for whatever it is he could have done and didn't so my heart does not hold a grudge. But I'm glad I have my little family to spend Christmas with. Wanted to go to church last night but it snowed all day and we ended up with at least 5 inches more so stayed home. I don't think the snowplow had been through anyway until this morning. But my daughter would say....your 4WD truck would get through it. Yes, if you could even see the road, I'd probably go in the ditch. haha!
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough thing to set down what you want to do for a holiday when it doesn't meet the expectations of extended family. Why is it so hard for family to allow folks to be themselves? Our family gets along fairly well at gatherings, so that's not a problem. I'm starting to guard my own family time together, unstressed, to spend as we please. We spend Christmas Eve with Jerry's family, then have Christmas Day to ourselves at home. In a time that works for everyone, my side of the family gets together to visit, go skating, eat good food.
ReplyDeleteYou need to take care of you, renew your spirit in the manner that best fits you, and I pray that family can come to see that you are your own person and can do your own thing without criticism.
My dad just had two stents put in his arteries Thursday, so his Christmas is mellow.
Well, Merry Christmas! I hope you are spending it peacefully, in your own way!
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ReplyDeleteWell all in all it's been a grand day. Warmer weather and all - so I as well wish you as I tried by way of audio a very blessed Christmas Day Nancy.
ReplyDeleteI am very content.
It is but there are things in which we do have choices....so it's a mellow Christmas but I have had more enjoyment within today by choice.
ReplyDeleteA merry one to you Faye.