A Little Depressed This Christmas

@mawhite (242)
United States
December 25, 2015 7:49am CST
This is the first Christmas where we've been unable to go home to be with our family, so both my husband and I are a bit depressed this year. We've tried to plan a full day so we don't sit around moping. He is an amazing cook and has everything ready for our dinner tonight. After church, we're going to go to see Star Wars. Then, we're planning on doing some Skype calls so we can see everyone. While we're very sad not to be with them, we are so fortunate to be able to Skype with them later on.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
25 Dec 15
There is no need to feel sad. I think your family is assured that you are safe and sound, instead of worrying about the road condition and the time taken for you to meet them.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
25 Dec 15
Yes they are! And it's good to see you here! I remember you from Bubblews. I keep trying to reconnect here, but kept getting busy with other projects. I'm making a point to visit this site more in 2016.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
25 Dec 15
You are so wise to say that @scheng1
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 15
Skype is great isn't it? We were able to talk to out daughter that way on Christmas Day. She lives in Thailand.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
30 Dec 15
That is awesome! You must miss her so much, and it must have been great to see her that way
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
30 Dec 15
@mawhite Yes I miss her a lot but she comes home for a couple of months every year in the summer.
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@TheHorse (205705)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Dec 15
Hope the Skype calls prove satisfying. Merry Christmas!
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
We're lucky to have the ability to do them. Thank you!
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@poehere (15126)
• French Polynesia
25 Dec 15
I had to work this year and did not make the trip to see my daughter. I know they think of me and I them. But with Skype or face time we can still see them and they do feel closer to us. It will all work out and you will have a wonderful time together. Enjoy your holiday and know your family still loves you both.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
What a lovely thing to say! Yes, being able to see them does make a huge difference.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
28 Dec 15
It was an odd Christmas for us. Really hard to get into the mood. Nice to see you here. Another familiar name from Bubblews.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
28 Dec 15
I'm sorry to read that! I hope you're feeling relieved that it's all over. I know I am! And it's good to see you here too. I've set a goal for myself this year to try and catch up with BWS names :)
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
26 Dec 15
Skype is a great thing. I hope you enjoyed your movie and dinner.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
We did! Thank you very much!
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@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
25 Dec 15
It's a shame that you won't be with your family. But it's good that you have some things planned.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
Thank you! Yes it was good to have a plan.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
25 Dec 15
yes. skype helps one keep in touch with relatives all the time as if we are with them in person. happy christmas.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
Thank you very much. It is a wonderful program
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
25 Dec 15
@mawhite You have planned well.So,your husband is going to cook dinner,You will be going to Star wars movie after church.Hope everything goes well and you are able to talk on Skype with family.Wish you a Merry Christmas.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
Thank you very much! I hope you had a good day as well!
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Dec 15
Yes, I can see why you feel this way. But it is good you are planning other things, and not thinking about it.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
I have a tendency towards moping, so I try to plan things so I don't fall into it.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
25 Dec 15
@scheng1 is very right on this.At least that you are safe there.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
27 Dec 15
Yes, we were safe, instead of battling traffic on the highways, that's for sure!
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@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
31 Dec 15
Hope all went well for you on Xmas day and you got through to all you wished to speak to
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
1 Jan 16
Yes, thank you so much we did!
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@paigea (35678)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
I hope you had a great Christmas.
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@mawhite (242)
• United States
1 Jan 16
Thank you so much! I can't say it was great, being so far away from family, but we did have a very enjoyable day nevertheless.
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