I'm pleased to say we had a pleasant Christmas in my house. It was just us, quiet, but nice. I made it through most of the day without tears and it's funny but part of the reason was because I kept thinking, we don't know what tomorrow will bring, or who will be with us next year, so we might as well make the most of what we have today. Then this morning I come here and see that Sharon said something almost the same. I guess us boomers really do think alike!
I hope all had as pleasant a day as I did.
Now we just gotta get through next weekend and we can all start a fresh new year!
Sharon, I'm glad you decided to cuddle instead of clean!

chick, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Deaths around the holidays seem to make matters worse. Sorry you and your hubby have to experience this loss. But I love Jane's comment. What an awesome thought.

Mountain, glad to hear you are looking forward to 2007 with hope!

TVC, was tha anticipation of this first Christmas without your dad worse the the actual day itself? I found that with all the firsts the year after mom died. I wondered how every holiday was going to be without her and the thoughts and concerns prior to the day were more disheartening than the day itself. Somehow God worked it all out.

Eagle, thanks for beginning this thread. It has been a tremendous support to all. Look at the number of views it has had, 620! So please know that even though everyone didn't post, they were surely lurking and taking the wisdom along with them on their way out of the neighborhood.

I believe that corresponding and sharing our true feelings gets us in touch with who we are at our core. Therefore, we are able to have so many seeds plamnted with in our hearts and minds as we travel throughout our days. I am also a firm believer in the power of prayer...and all the little, "Lord, please be with my boomer friends who are hurting, and Lord. please replace sorrow with JOY" are heard by God and carried out within His plan. Very cool to see and witness it in action. Thanks.

Dotsie, You are absolutely right, the days leading up were far worse than the actual day itself.
And I agree that our prayers for one another help.