tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post6243190988508620507..comments2023-06-28T08:34:35.859-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, and the Stuff In-Between: Merry Christmas Give-Aways!Trish Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-82718781732212667252018-12-25T18:06:40.864-05:002018-12-25T18:06:40.864-05:00Ah, Lori S, yes, I typically gain weight during th...Ah, Lori S, yes, I typically gain weight during the holidays--it's no wonder people often start to diet at New Year's! <br /><br />Sue, my sister used to get sick every Christmas, and I'm certain it had to do with the stress of the season. As Melanie says, we often put too much stress on ourselves to make sure everyone has a good time. But Lori91301 is right--we've certainly met our responsibility when we've done our best. <br /><br />And for some, getting together with family isn't always comfortable. I agree that a Christmas Eve church service can really bring things into peaceful perspective, as do those lovable grandchildren, as Melanie says! Christmas is always more fun when we can experience it through the eyes of children.<br /><br />"Unknown," my heart breaks for your child, experiencing additional stress during the holidays. I know your Mama Bear heart wants that stress to simply go away. I'm glad your family time brings you joy.<br /><br />I hope you are all enjoying your Christmas Day celebrations.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-59317389479504899482018-12-25T12:26:59.301-05:002018-12-25T12:26:59.301-05:00Having an adult child with mental health issues st...Having an adult child with mental health issues stress me out at the holidays because it's stressful on her. What I love about the holidays is the time spent with family. Have a blessed holiday season .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858946043875031546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-12615061156421544002018-12-25T10:05:30.106-05:002018-12-25T10:05:30.106-05:00Merry Christmas to you all. I hope you have a bles...Merry Christmas to you all. I hope you have a blessed day and time to relax. I used to stress a lot over making Christmas the best for everyone, and recently I came to the realization that it isn't my responsibility. So I've been able to relax and just do my best to have a warm, happy place for my kids and their families to come and enjoy each other's company. We get together on Christmas Eve freeing them up to do other things Christmas Day and allowing us to visit with my parents and family on Christmas day as well. I absolutely love Christmas at church in December. I look forward to it every year. God bless you all, and happy New Year.<br />lorigeorge at hotmail dot com.Lori91301https://www.blogger.com/profile/15263092800666166106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-89595822523868545322018-12-25T00:56:06.488-05:002018-12-25T00:56:06.488-05:00I always stress out because I want everything to b...I always stress out because I want everything to be just wonderful for everyone and no one puts that stress on me but me! I need to just take it easy and enjoy. The best of Christmas is watching my grands faces when they see what Santa brought....oh what fun!<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot com Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-47986263205717423042018-12-24T22:11:49.349-05:002018-12-24T22:11:49.349-05:00I always get sick at Christmas which stresses me o...I always get sick at Christmas which stresses me out. I am sick now so I am true to form. I look forward to being with family, but not making them sick too! I also look forward to our Christmas Eve service at church which I attended tonight. That blesses me.<br />DachsR4me@aol.comSue Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374718312791248894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-18893927729761573622018-12-24T12:35:44.632-05:002018-12-24T12:35:44.632-05:00I wish you a special Christmas full of love and la...I wish you a special Christmas full of love and laughter. <br />Ohh, this book sounds exciting.<br />I think one thing that stress me about the holidays is I have trouble eating right, so I gain weight. Sigh.<br />I think one thing that I really look forward to is being with family.<br />quilting dash lady at Comcast dot netLori Smanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324730038327894401noreply@blogger.com