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The Bah-Humbug thread!

I just realized that every December 25th, I do, in fact, get what I want every year ... the Christmas season is OVER! :D

I always sing "It's the most wonderful time of the year" when I'm taking down the decorations. ;) :D
 
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That is all. :D
 
Thanks, guys. :) I'm trying to focus on my little family's arrival tomorrow. My husband is here (we're technically divorced, for those who don't know), and he's been busting his butt cleaning up and doing projects to get ready for the kids/grandkids. He put together the bed I bought for Mom's room, and it looks like a really nice guest room in there now, very warm and inviting...but I still hate going in there.

I'm glad we have this thread, because I really don't want to post depressing stuff like this in OTHER Christmas threads, you know?!
 
MoodyBlues said:
It hit me HARD this morning...the reality that this is the first Christmas since I was born that my mother isn't here. Earlier this month on my birthday, that reality was very present, too. :bawling:
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My condolences to you, Moody. It's never easy when you actually realize your mother is gone. I mean, when it happens, it just seems so surreal. I remember being in a state of shock at my mother's funeral. I had no emotion whatsoever. And about a week later, it finally began to hit me.

I fell into a deep depression to the point of suicide. I just didn't know what to do with myself. If it wasn't for my sister being there for me at the time, I probably wouldn't even be here today typing this. So my point is, it helps if you have a loving family and friends to rely on through difficult times like this.

Speak to them about the memories you've had with your mother, no matter how insignificant they may be. And as long as you keep her in your heart, she will always be there for you. Lastly, try to live the rest of your life the best you can for her sake. Until you see her again.
 
Sorry Moody your not the only one suffering a loss this year. I have just hung around the house all day not doing much. Need to be getting ready for my move but just can't seem to muster up enough care at the moment to do so. I may have not had the best Christmas's in the past but at least I had my family with me so it always made it worth it. Now its just a day off work with nothing open so there for nothing really to do. Nor is there anyone to do anything with. Well anyway I'm just so lonesome I could die.
 
Revenant Ghost said:
My condolences to you, Moody.
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Thanks, RG. :)

It's never easy when you actually realize your mother is gone. I mean, when it happens, it just seems so surreal.
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So true. My husband and I have been talking about how--our whole lives--we've known that if things went according to natural order, our parents would pre-decease us. But now that they're all gone, and the reality hits that *WE* are now the 'older generation,' it's just very sobering. Plus, because I was living with my mom, and caring for her [along with private aides, and hospice at the end], I felt her absence profoundly. My whole purpose was gone. I went from spoon feeding her and changing her diapers, spending hour after hour sitting in her room, watching her sleep, moistening her mouth, holding her hand, comforting her--to NOTHING. And in the months since, it's been tough being here, in her house, her home, with things of hers in every room... And I can't stand going into her room. If not for the fact that I HAD to finally get off my ass and buy something for my grandsons to sleep on, the door would still be shut and I wouldn't be going in there. Thank goodness my husband arrived Friday and just swooped in and started getting things done.

I remember being in a state of shock at my mother's funeral. I had no emotion whatsoever. And about a week later, it finally began to hit me.
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I understand.

I fell into a deep depression to the point of suicide. I just didn't know what to do with myself. If it wasn't for my sister being there for me at the time, I probably wouldn't even be here today typing this.
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I'm so glad you're here. :)

So my point is, it helps if you have a loving family and friends to rely on through difficult times like this.

Speak to them about the memories you've had with your mother, no matter how insignificant they may be. And as long as you keep her in your heart, she will always be there for you.
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The absolute hardest thing about losing her is the feeling of 'lost opportunity' over the years. The story is far too long and complicated to go into here, so suffice to say that she and I had periods of estrangement, and our relationship was, at times, extremely contentious. In the end, we were able to resolve all the bullshit from the past, and we had 10 solid months of being extremely close. For that I'm eternally grateful.

Lastly, try to live the rest of your life the best you can for her sake. Until you see her again.
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Thank you.
 
argedion said:
Sorry Moody your not the only one suffering a loss this year. I have just hung around the house all day not doing much. Need to be getting ready for my move but just can't seem to muster up enough care at the moment to do so. I may have not had the best Christmas's in the past but at least I had my family with me so it always made it worth it. Now its just a day off work with nothing open so there for nothing really to do. Nor is there anyone to do anything with. Well anyway I'm just so lonesome I could die.
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I know, Frogster, and I'm sorry you're struggling. Just keep in mind that your AF family is always here. I am so thankful for the support I got here when my mother died. We're all here for you.
 
lunatic59 said:
Alrighty ...

NOW it's the most wonderful time of the year.
It's over.
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It's not QUITE over for me--so I'll delay celebrating with you until tomorrow. My family arrives today, so after the hoopla of opening gifts is done, THEN it's officially over. I can't wait!! :D :D :D

PS Why do we still have Christmas-themed avatars? :hmmmm2: (Off to change mine...RIGHT...NOW!!!)
 
MoodyBlues said:
It's not QUITE over for me--so I'll delay celebrating with you until tomorrow. My family arrives today, so after the hoopla of opening gifts is done, THEN it's officially over. I can't wait!! :D :D :D

PS Why do we still have Christmas-themed avatars? :hmmmm2: (Off to change mine...RIGHT...NOW!!!)
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Quite right. I'm getting my lazy posterior off the virtual couch and getting my avatar on.
 
The only part of Christmas I like is the feast lol. I'm an atheist so it's always awkward when my whole family prays and I'm just looking around.
 
I just went back and read through this thread ... I'm a grinch.

And proud of it!

Last night the right word for this Christmas came to me ... "aggrivation". That's the spirit. o_O
 
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