dancer (dancer)
12-24-2005, 07:49 PM
Dear Friends and I guess all the rest:
I think of how I have spent the last 10 years with my family, and how I have none. No children seeking out presents, no wife wrapping things when children are asleep, shopping till the stores close. That life is over for me.
For years I always tried to do for others during Christmas, a family nearby who didn't have so much, a friend who was all alone. etc.
This year its all pretty much another day, another few days for me. I know I am not the only one alone for Christmas. I have no girlfriend or wife, no children at my feet unwrapping presents, no parents calling me, etc.
I am sad about the losses, but I am happy at so many things. I know things will get better, I know there is a living God who cares about me, I know there will be a day that people will know the truth and will respone to it in kind words and actions. I know that life goes on and that this ole world has a way about, and that way often corrects the pain with joy. Sometimes its a matter of waiting a few minutes and few hours, maybe a few months or years but it happens usually.
My family is desatroyes from one end to other. Parents, brothers, etc have all become undone. I can't take any joy in that.
But I know that the children are all healthy and not laying in the hospital or in some war torn place. I know there are many families close to me that have children in Iraq or worse have lost there children to this war.
I know that Jesus is alive and well and lives in the hearts of others. That the spirit of Christmas is present in the lives of those around me.
I am sure many of you will read this and not like what I say.If you could give somebody like me a present it would be this. Remember us who are alone by holding onto your children, giving them a hug a little longer, telling your spouse and signifigant other how much you appreciate them, how you wish you could do more for them, how much you love them. When you see somebody crying or stressed out because of Christmas, don't feel bad thoughts or negative thoughts abouth their misunderstanding of this season. Reach out and be a light in this world. Be a reflection of the joy that is Jesus.
I will wake up in a house where there was 6 and now there is only 1, but I take joy in knowing that the Lord is still with me even in my Christmas where I am all alone.
Merry Christmas to all.
I think of how I have spent the last 10 years with my family, and how I have none. No children seeking out presents, no wife wrapping things when children are asleep, shopping till the stores close. That life is over for me.
For years I always tried to do for others during Christmas, a family nearby who didn't have so much, a friend who was all alone. etc.
This year its all pretty much another day, another few days for me. I know I am not the only one alone for Christmas. I have no girlfriend or wife, no children at my feet unwrapping presents, no parents calling me, etc.
I am sad about the losses, but I am happy at so many things. I know things will get better, I know there is a living God who cares about me, I know there will be a day that people will know the truth and will respone to it in kind words and actions. I know that life goes on and that this ole world has a way about, and that way often corrects the pain with joy. Sometimes its a matter of waiting a few minutes and few hours, maybe a few months or years but it happens usually.
My family is desatroyes from one end to other. Parents, brothers, etc have all become undone. I can't take any joy in that.
But I know that the children are all healthy and not laying in the hospital or in some war torn place. I know there are many families close to me that have children in Iraq or worse have lost there children to this war.
I know that Jesus is alive and well and lives in the hearts of others. That the spirit of Christmas is present in the lives of those around me.
I am sure many of you will read this and not like what I say.If you could give somebody like me a present it would be this. Remember us who are alone by holding onto your children, giving them a hug a little longer, telling your spouse and signifigant other how much you appreciate them, how you wish you could do more for them, how much you love them. When you see somebody crying or stressed out because of Christmas, don't feel bad thoughts or negative thoughts abouth their misunderstanding of this season. Reach out and be a light in this world. Be a reflection of the joy that is Jesus.
I will wake up in a house where there was 6 and now there is only 1, but I take joy in knowing that the Lord is still with me even in my Christmas where I am all alone.
Merry Christmas to all.