Memory Christmas

      As the usual holiday bustle is upon us its so important to not get so

caught up in the commercialism.  Instead of stressing over cooking thanksgiving

dinner and buying Christmas gifts, don’t forget to enjoy the days. I was recently

talking to a young girl that lost her father to cancer years ago. They never celebrate

Thanksgiving now. That breaks my heart….I was so glad she spent the day with my

crazy big family. I had 21 people at my house and 4 dogs! Pushing the stress aside I

know we are not making dinner, we are making memories. We miss the people who

are no longer at the table with us but we are still here and moving forward keeping 

the traditions alive. I know far too many people who have lost a parent, child or spouse.

     A friend of mine lost her son a few years ago. She is so afraid he will be forgotten.

She of course will never forget but I think we all need to acknowledge those who are

no longer physically here. Its ok to talk to them about their lost loved one, sometimes

they need to know they are not the only ones remembering them. It doesn’t’ have to be

a depressing state of affairs. Its about celebrating their life! What a better way to honor 

them then passing the memories to the next generation. All family dynamics change as

the kids grow up and we lose and gain family members. Circle of life. 

    While you are out shopping, realize the person behind the register or counter might be

dealing with pain invisible to the eye. Be kind, be thankful and be thoughtful. If you know 

someone going through treatments why not send an extra batch of cookies over to their house.

A little compassion goes along way and lasts a lot longer than the dinner or the gifts under the tree.

     I wish you all a safe, happy and HEALTHY holiday season. May your blessings far outweigh the 

snowpiles! Haha

       Sally