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Gifts Worth Giving
Gifts Worth Giving There’s something about the look on someone’s face when they have received a gift that really hits home. Their eyes go bright and maybe even a bit teary. They take in one of those cleansing breaths, like they have been waiting to inhale all their lives. It takes a moment for them to come out of their euphoria enough to reacquaint themselves with words. When they try to speak, it may come out in a number of different ways, which eventually can be translated as the never-enough “thank you”. This is usually followed up with questions like “how did you know?” and “where did you find something like this?”.
By A Rose Williams5 years ago in Families
Christmas is coming
First I want to say merry Christmas it’s on its way we are about to embark on a different way of having Christmas this year it is really different to me because it means I can’t visit friends or loved ones right now but don’t fret!! It is not over Christmas is still here to stay each and every year. I love the holidays around this time with all that is going on with Covid 19 Christmas brings hope and happiness. I am looking forward to it because there are some good things in this world than worrying about never seeing our families again like we used to never hugging are friends again like we used to or just hugging anybody for that matter. I think we need to come together now more than ever during COVID-19 and enjoy the holidays as much as we can this year. So friends who are reading this just letting you know some positive outlook to this year 2020 we will be OK. There’s a lot going around did I see that is good and positive people are out there still doing Christmas still shopping still looking for family presents friend presents and finding someway to give them a happy Christmas.And for those who have missed family grandma your grandpa your aunt your uncles you can still enjoy Christmas on Skype and make sure you send them some love! It is always good to Skype with your family on a daily basis just because you want to keep your Graham parents who are in a home and are not allowed to have visitors during this crucial time and reach out to them and love them this holiday season tell them you love them and don’t forget to remember we’re all in this together. Don’t be afraid to be creative during the holiday season there so many ideas how to bring your family to your home without them being in your home celebrating through technology now is the newest thing work all going through during this holiday season and because of the technology we have with Skype we are able to get together. So don’t be a apprehensive to bring your family closer together during the holidays. I have family who are spread out everywhere one is in Washington another one is in Arkansas I have to Skype with them because of Covid and that is OK too it’s like they’re in my house in a way. So don’t forget you don’t have to have a Debbie downer Christmas. Sprint spread joy in your family spread joy to your friends who are going through anxiety depression and loneliness there are people out there who are suffering from anxiety right now because of Covid. Give them some strength hope and wisdom that they can still have a good Christmas and still stay strong during this time. What I like to do is bake cookies and give them to you know my family and friends with a little note saying merry Christmas I am here for you. That’s a good way to tell your family and friends and your grandparents that you love Them and you’re here for them. I have made countless of cookies to give to neighbors and family and friends with a little Christmas cheer attached to it you can make a gift tag it says merry Christmas mom dad auntie whoever and just put them in a nice little cookie wrapping and give it to them and tell them you love them.Also it is so nice and they will thank you. I remember when I was younger I love getting gifts love gang surprises because I was a kid and I was thinking oh Santa Claus is coming down that chimney be Santa to the elderly out there who don’t have visitations to retirement homes resting places because they’re also in this Covid thing to where they can’t hug or see anyone. So spread some holiday cheer to them. I hope this letter brings you some comfort and happiness and encouraging you to never give up on yourself and always remember the spirit of Christmas this year is like a light through a tunnel trying to get through the rest of 2020. I know you can do it I know it’s hard out there right now but you can do it the way to do it is to believe and to always remember two yes continue to be cautious and don’t go in large crowds even if it looks tempting. The holidays are a big gatherings where people go shopping and there’s a lot of lines There’s a lot of people waiting to go into the stores now that the stores are shortened capacity wise. But never give up there’s always online there’s always you can get your gifts through a different way of virtual shopping. Also I love shopping on Amazon so if you were on Amazon person hooray. Giving gifts for Amazon is a lot easier than Standing in long lines in person at the store.
By Betsy Holmes5 years ago in Families
Adapting to the stay-at-home lifestyle
The year 2020 has been eventful from the minute a pandemic hit; everyone's world transformed. Businesses and organizations were shutting down, people were losing jobs, and everyone had to conform to a new normal. Some of which have stayed the same in areas of the world. Social distancing created a whole new meaning for many people. Unfortunately, many families have suffered from losses and had to distance themselves from one another, primarily with the holiday season. It's unfortunate for many of us stay-at-home parents its put a strain on isolation.
By Brittany Panek5 years ago in Families
The Beginning Part Three
I asked her, "Mommy, who my Daddy? And Where is he?". She looked at me in a way I had never seen before. I’m sure many of you know the expression ‘if looks could kill’, well, this was one of those. She never answered my question either. I remember asking Matt why she would not tell me, and he said because she hates him.
By Heather C. Beck5 years ago in Families
Clumsy Me
As we pull in the driveway, I say to the two older girls "y'all get him and I will get soso because she’s asleep and y'all will wake her". They get out run inside with him because it is raining. I walk around the car, open the door, step up on the running board, carefully unbuckle her car seat and move her little arms from behind the straps pick her up put her on my shoulder, I go to step down and my left foot slips my right ankle twist as it hits the ground, I can’t grab a thing to help stop the fall, bam hinny hits the ground then my head bounces off the ground as well. Soso raises up sitting on my stomach as I am laying on the ground trying to decide what happened just now. She holds out her hands to the sides as if to say what do I do here, as she looks down at me "uh oh, momma falled!" I can’t hardly move yet my body still in shock so no getting up, I just laugh then she laughs. Here we are both laughing in the rain as I lay on the ground. After a few I decide I must try to get up before someone drives by and thinks I've lost my mind. We roll around and get to my feet, I walk in the door of the house, still laughing and my older child then looks at me, "you fell, didn't you?" She knows her mother well.
By Stefani Stewart5 years ago in Families
Holiday Time
With 2020 ending within a week and a half, I can't say that everyone has had good things happen lately. The pandemic was very unexpected and with lots of people not having work or anything to help families with food, rent, and things that people need for babies or really anything. I'm just saying having a baby during the pandemic was not easy for me either. I had to go into the hospital for my c-section, it was also a toss up because my significant other was about to be called out for riot patrol in Dallas. Luckily, he didn't have to go, which made me feel better because he wanted to be there when his son was born. Well we all can't say that everything that has happen has been good. Lot's of people have had very tough times and I congratulate you on how well you did this year even though it has been rough. I know families have been struggling and hoping to get things for your family. Don't worry I had the same issue back in March right before my son was born. Now I can't say that things are getting better but they are somewhat looking up. Knowing that Christmas is next week, my family and I have been packing up to get ready for our move to a bigger place and somewhere we like that's better than our apartments now. It's also been a little rocky with his family well I should say his dad, because that's all who is dealing with this.
By Manda Marie5 years ago in Families
"It's Christmas!"
For some, Christmas is the most exciting time of the year. For others, it is one of the main religious holidays of the year. For me personally, Xmas is about spending time with our loved ones, giving and receiving some lovely gifts --- and eating good food!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Families
