It
is important to remember that not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.
Some people are not surrounded by large wonderful families. Some of us have
problems during the holidays and are overcome with great sadness when we
remember the loved ones who are not with us. For many it is their first Christmas
without a particular loved one and many others lost loved ones at Christmas.
And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are shadowed by
loneliness.
My uncle's family will have their first Christmas without him. He was buried just before we moved to Oregon. It is harder still for families who lose their loved ones during the holiday season - to always have that memory around the holidays. We have seen present neighbors and some
that we left in Utah just recently pass away. We have
seen hardships and we have seen those who choose to move on and celebrate the
holidays as they always have.
I'd like to share the words which my
brother posted to facebook and mirror his message to all of those who may be
reading (and even those who don't) : " I hope and pray whatever your belief
system may be, wherever you are in life, whatever circumstances or challenges
you may find yourself facing, that you may find peace, happiness, and
fulfillment; that is my Christmas wish to all of you."
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