A lot of people find this time of year stressful. I wanted to cry last year, when we got snowed in, and I couldn't send the presents I'd worked so hard to make, out to our family that we can't afford to go visit on the holidays, and then we ran out of money by the time the snow melted off a bit, so I still couldn't send them. *sigh* And this year... Yule/Christmas have barely even entered my brain, with our move to a new place and all. And we can't afford to send anything until after payday. And I know it will all be late and last minute, and I try not to think about that, because I know everyone will understand, with the circumstances. Letting family, of all kinds, know that they matter to me, that's the point, anyway. And I'll stop babbling now.
It definitely is a time of year that we miss those we love that we have lost. And I can't imagine what a close, personal loss you must feel. But I have had my share, even if they compare or not, they do add up sometimes. I try to remember that this is the season of renewal, rebirth of the sun and of hope, a time to celebrate life, and all of those sharing it with us now. Sometimes it helps, and I hope it can help you, too. All hail the newborn Sun! :) *hugs*
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A lot of people find this time of year stressful. I wanted to cry last year, when we got snowed in, and I couldn't send the presents I'd worked so hard to make, out to our family that we can't afford to go visit on the holidays, and then we ran out of money by the time the snow melted off a bit, so I still couldn't send them. *sigh* And this year... Yule/Christmas have barely even entered my brain, with our move to a new place and all. And we can't afford to send anything until after payday. And I know it will all be late and last minute, and I try not to think about that, because I know everyone will understand, with the circumstances. Letting family, of all kinds, know that they matter to me, that's the point, anyway. And I'll stop babbling now.
It definitely is a time of year that we miss those we love that we have lost. And I can't imagine what a close, personal loss you must feel. But I have had my share, even if they compare or not, they do add up sometimes. I try to remember that this is the season of renewal, rebirth of the sun and of hope, a time to celebrate life, and all of those sharing it with us now. Sometimes it helps, and I hope it can help you, too. All hail the newborn Sun! :) *hugs*