AH HA.......and you all thought I would

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AH HA.......and you all thought I would
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Sat, 12-24-2005 - 7:48am

go away and never be heard from again. I wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays, no matter which holiday you and your family celebrate. This is a time of the year to be grateful for whatever good things you have in your life, to express your gratitude for your joys and enjoy the fellowship of your family, friends and yourself and perhaps do a good deed or two. As some of you may know I've had a new, huge challenge placed in my life and this Holiday Season will be very difficult. Losing one's dh is a stressor that is right over the top on the stress scale. I've been working hard at keep a balance of what I will do and what I chose not to do with regard to this season. In short, taking care of myself. I hope that each of you is doing the same; making time for yourself, the time that is necessary to renew your spirit and your stamina. I've learned a few things about me and my anxiety over the last two months and after the new year I'll talk about them. I'll leave you all with a story about emotional pain. A friend of mine stopped by the house two weeks ago and gave me a cactus plant. She wanted me to keep it in the kitchen window. Her parting words, leaving me standing on my porch with this plant, tears in my eyes, were "never forget that between the thorns is beauty".

Many Blessings to each and every one of you!!
Suz

Blessings,

Suz

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Sat, 12-24-2005 - 8:14am

Happy Holidays to you, too, Suz.

Sheri Ann

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Sat, 12-24-2005 - 1:41pm
It's always good to hear from you, Suz. Thanks for sharing. I loved the sentiment about the beauty between the thorns. I never thought about it that way, but being a great lover of *cacti* (though they don't grow as well for me, as I'd like) they do have some of the most beautiful blooms in the most vibrant of colors. Happy Holidays! Drop in anytime. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 07-21-2004
Sat, 12-24-2005 - 5:14pm
Suz, So great to hear from you! I was just about to do a 'call out' to you!
I am so glad you are taking care of yourself. I loved your cactus story.
I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday too!
God Bless You!
Love,
shasta
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Registered: 04-07-2003
Sat, 12-24-2005 - 11:31pm
Suz What a beautiful thing to say to you!!
She is a really special friend I AM SURE!!
I know that you must be experiencing all kinds of emotions at
this time--- I wish you Peace! It is great to hear from you-
you are a great inspiration to many of us. Please post again like
you said I love your insights!! Take care and Happy Holidays! Judy