Strange Christmas
This was our first Christmas without dad. It was really strange. I mean that nothing seemed the same and I guess it never will. I really miss him. Mom has had a rough time too. The other day we went to the cemetery to visited the grave site. It was probably the most difficult time we've had as a family since he died in January.
Mom has kept herself busy. She has done so well. I think that is probably because of her service to others. She, even in the midst of her grief, bakes cakes, delivers goods, and visits the nursing homes. She is continually ministering to others.
I know that life goes on and that it will get better over time. I know that my dad's memory goes on and on through us. It has just been so strange without him.
Mom has kept herself busy. She has done so well. I think that is probably because of her service to others. She, even in the midst of her grief, bakes cakes, delivers goods, and visits the nursing homes. She is continually ministering to others.
I know that life goes on and that it will get better over time. I know that my dad's memory goes on and on through us. It has just been so strange without him.
posted by Keith Davis at
11:32 PM
4 Comments:
It is very weird to have a Christmas without a parent. It does get better over time but the feeling that something is still missing will still be there. We miss your dad too. We thought of you and your family so many times over the holidays. We love you guys! May God continue to bless all of you thru the new year and beyond!
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Anonymous, at 10:35 AM
Your Mom reminded me of my Mom when my Dad passed away. She was already a servant in our church but she dialed it up another notch once Dad passed.
For me, the "strangeness" is always there but perhaps without the frequency of the first year after they are gone.
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cwinwc, at 1:47 PM
I am sure there was an emptiness without your dad there. I have not experienced this yet and do not look forward to it. My heart goes out to you.
On Christmas day my family went to see The Nativity and it was a great present for the family.
I am starting a series on the Holy Spirit and I invite you to come by and help me think this through. It will be on my blog.
Shalom,
Bobby Valentine
http://stoned-campbelldisciple.blogspot.com/
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Stoned-Campbell Disciple, at 10:17 PM
It is very tough the first Christmas. Greg asked me if this year was any easier. At times yes and at times I just sat and cried. I know it will get better but this time of year will always be difficult for me because of how Mom and I spent it together even before Dad died and much more so after. There will always be a hollow spot there.
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Three C Farm, at 10:49 AM
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