Christmas

My family is spread out, too, but my dad and a cousin are here within 40 miles of me. My sons are across the country and I miss them so much! Nobody in my house on Christmas except my dogs. God is always here, of course, but there's something so special about waking up with a few people in the house. You raise llamas? I wondered about your avatar! Have you ever been out there at midnight on Christmas Eve with them? There's a legend that animals will talk at midnight. Llamas are such pretty, graceful creatures.

Hey pat~ Sorry to hear that your family won't be able to get together this year. But, unfortunately that's how most families end up as children get older and move on. I don't even have any children, but hear this from friends all the time! They are lucky if they have one or two of their children around for the holidays. So, as long as you have you and your hubby and both of you are healty and the Llamas I thing you are lucky enough! (You know how I feel about your Llamas)! Have a wonderful Christmas anyway! Hugs, Opal

I hope you do, but it is definitely harder when everybody is so far apart. My family (immediate, ie siblings, parents) ranges from Spokane, WA to Prescott, AZ. Last time we had everybody together on my husband's side was probably when my father-in-law passed away. On my side, I'm not even sure. It's so hard for my brother in Spokane to get down here with the entire family. It was before my mom passed away, for sure.

well, i eish you to have the family together, and have a marry little christmas!:) have a nice day!

That seems to have become the norm in my family, too, Pat. A quiet Christmas can be made fine, too, though. I read recently an article written by a lady who was saying that last year was the 1st time she and her husband had spent the holidays alone. She told about having made the best of it, and that they ended up very happy with the things they chose to do together. That is what my guy and I did for Thanksgiving this year, and really, it was rather a pleasant change from all the mad dash and hustle. I was pleasantly surprised lol. I hope the same for you and your hubby. Karen

This is a common trend everywhere and when this happens one can always invite some friends and have a gala time. Who says Christmas is only for family. Merry Christmas.

hi pat that sounds sad but this bad economy has made changes in a lot of our lives but they claim its getting better or going to get better. hope so my son is still out of work., love the Llamas is it fun to raise them?Maybe next year at'christmas time you can get all your family together ' again. bound to get better Merry Christmas,its coming fast.

All of mine and my husband's family is in this state, atleast the ones we interact with. Sorry you won't be able to get together with your family but it's a good thing your still willing to be near family, so many families don't celebrate christmas anymore for some reason or another. Maybe you can save some of your mylot earnings to go towards getting together with some of your family next year?

Oh, that’s a shame! You can still have a special Christmas Day though. The year before last we met at my mother’s house in the evening and at lunchtime it was just my husband, myself and our little girl so we still had the turkey and made Christmas lunch just as special as if the entire family had been there and you know…We had a lovely time, just the three of us! It is a darn shame that the economy has affected how everyone will spend Christmas isn’t it? I hope you have a lovely day anyway pat!

OMG I was just thinking about that yesterday. However we all all spread out from New York, Florida and New Mexico. I would love to spend one more Christmas with my parents but I don't know if it will ever happen. As they are up there in their mid seventy now I have to try to make it a point for hopefully next year.

Ye, in recession money is not in great supply everywhere. Only few has the privilige of celebrating a wealthy christmas and at times like economic depression, these kind of things happen actually. Hence I wish you that you celebrate christmas with all your families. Happy Day.

I understand where your coming from, I recently moved to California with my best friend from Rhode Island so it'll just be myself, her and the cat for Christmas. Neither of us have family out here and nobody could afford to fly out here, nor us back home. We were hoping to make the trip back but ticket prices are outrageous this time of year and it's a very hectic time to travel as well. I only bought small presents for my mom, brother, my best friend and the cat as well. I just couldn't afford to go overboard, it's too expensive and I'm unemployed right now, I've only been able to pick up small odd jobs or things online like mylot. Back home most of my family use to go to my aunt's house and it was nice, I'm sure their doing it this year as well but I know money is tight for everyone so a lot of people aren't buying a ton of gifts. Christmas is such a hallmark holiday now a days anyways, it's all about gimme gimme, nobody seems to understand the true meaning of it, it's spending time with family and friends, not all about gifts and money and who got what. I'm so happy I'm not in school anymore because it was always competition and who got the most expensive gifts. I always had great Christmas' when I was younger, so did my brother but we didn't brag if another kid didn't get what we did, it's just wrong and so rude. The people who do get to see their whole family this holiday season are very lucky, I'm just happy I'll get to talk to my mom on the phone Christmas morning.

The holidays can be a very trying time of year on everyone. Ever since I moved from my parents' home my entire family has not been togeather for any occassion. I don't regret it though. I tried to be the bigger person and make amends, but they want nothing to do with it or me. George and I have each other and I'm simply thankful I don't have to spend the day alone.

I reckon it would be nice if you could get the whole family together again. Llamas are nice but I don't know if they are that great at Chistmas. I'm sure they appreciate being fed and watered and may even give you a big ole lick across the chops for it. Sorry bout that! I do hope you can find what you need for this Christmas. Being grateful. Take some time for yourselves. I know I miss the Christmas we used to have at my in-laws. There was 9 kids in that family and most usually showed up for Christmas. But times and people changed. We went over the hill and now it seems those sort of things have less meaning. Family, love, the birth of our Savior, joy in the kid's face, just sitting back, relaxing and enjoying blessings already given. Sometimes acceptance of a situation as being just the way it is is tough. But this time of year, gratitude always helped me through the tough times. Have a Merry Christmas and a Joyous and happy New Year and give the hubby a big ole hug!

We always make it a point to come back to have a big feast at my parent's home instead of celebrating in our own individual home. It has become a yearly affair for everyone to celebrate christmas in one place. It is also the only season where all the siblings meet and exchange news on family matters. I always look forward to christmas as something of a reunion for the whole family.

Hi, Pat! That's sort of sad. It's so difficult these days, and on-line friends can't help much. In any case, I wish you the happiest possible holidays! May next year be better than ever!

Of course you will just difficult times thats all.I hardly ever get all my lot together at anytime of the year as they all work different days.including weekends.As they get married they have inlaws as well to keep happy,my kids have two sets of parents , two sets of great grandparents.and various aunties and uncles so it is difficult for them to get it right for everyone all the time.Have a good time with your husband and enjoy each others company,sometimes thats all my husband and I would like.Plan your day and maybe go out for dinner.Merry christmas for England.