tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post4405781845025208623..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: When Holidays Bring Sadness and PainDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-79355958495074403752015-12-10T12:56:33.882-08:002015-12-10T12:56:33.882-08:00Jessica, I am sorry that you are dealing with the ...Jessica, I am sorry that you are dealing with the same type of thing in your family also. (((((HUGS)))) I do hope you can find the joy in this holiday season and do something special just for you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-78747207982825703822015-12-10T04:29:44.311-08:002015-12-10T04:29:44.311-08:00Wow, your family sounds a bit like mine. Or my hus...Wow, your family sounds a bit like mine. Or my husband's rather. I do get sad around the holidays, especially because I don't usually go home for the holidays. It's a rough time of year to travel. It's a rough time of year in general. I agree, families should just be there for you. I hope things get better and that you guys have a peaceful holiday :-)Jessica Jarrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088243667002486509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-23870861041932593602015-12-01T21:58:12.010-08:002015-12-01T21:58:12.010-08:00Dear Mrs. B,
Thank you for your encouragement ...Dear Mrs. B, <br /> Thank you for your encouragement also. I was hesitant to share this post but ran it by my husband and he, without hesitation, said to go ahead and and hit the post button. And you are right, you can't control the behavior and actions of others, just your own. I'm a "fixer" by nature and don't like seeing anyone hurting or being taken advantage of, so this was a really hard lesson for me to both understand and learn. I'm just so thankful for the people in my life who are supportive, kind and loving and need to not let the ones who are not "rent space in my head". ;)<br /><br />I pray that your holiday season is a blessed one also!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-6854422616170180502015-12-01T20:25:06.224-08:002015-12-01T20:25:06.224-08:00Hi Debbie,
I am so glad to hear that you have mad...Hi Debbie,<br /><br />I am so glad to hear that you have made the conscience choice to enjoy this Christmas season regardless of any extended family drama. You know, you can not control the actions or behaviors of others but you can control yours. It is a blessing for you to share how you plan to overcome the ugliness others have intended for harm. I hope your words of wisdom are an encouragement to others who may be facing a sad, lonely or trying Christmas season.<br /><br />Blessings to you and yours ...<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.com