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  1. Laurie
    Laurie at |

    Lovely said! I think this time of year,
    We reflect more often on our parents or friends who
    have passed. I lost my mom too and she loved Christmas
    to bring the family together and share good card games
    And catch up. She was the glue that brought the family
    together every year.
    Interesting as your life evolves, your role changes,
    The kids grow up, the tree seems to lose its importance.
    But new beginnings begin to awaken, altering traditions a little.
    Like you mentioned, getting together with good friends and family.
    Taking moments to think about people who have gone as well as the ones
    who are still here.
    Thanks so much for your wonderful blogs all year, definitely look forward
    To reading them, and hearing all the comments! Merry Christmas!

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  2. Kathy Provost
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    I also have been feeling a sense of melancholy this season. I am having a hard time trying to find my role in it all this year. As we age, and children come and go, and grandchildren come , and families move away I feel a sense of loss . I was the ‘Queen of Christmas” only a few years ago, with a house full of merry making, adult children and partners, kids everywhere and a house fully decorated with all the Christmas baking and food to put Martha to shame, lol. Life changes of course.. and this year I am finding it hard to even dig my decorations out of storage. I have only one son and his girlfriend here for the holidays.. and I can’t seem to dig up an ounce of Christmas spirit. My ice rink sits half finished, I haven’t started the Christmas clock, that sings carols on the hour for 24 days, no tree yet, no garlands, I am ashamed of myself for not being happy. Stan keeps telling me to keep my chin up and make it a nice holiday for those of us who will be together. That would be the more selfless thing to do. Guess I better get the apron on and whip up that shortbread! Hope I didn’t bum you out, hahahaha! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  3. Michele Peterson
    Michele Peterson at |

    I’m so sorry for your loss Colleen. I didn’t realize the timing of when your mother passed….it must have been so difficult for you. My thoughts are with you this Christmas season ( and always)

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