Dec 18 2008
Christmas Blues.
As Christmas gets closer the more I just want it to be over with this year. My family is not able to spend it together so I have the Christmas blues.
My oldest son and his wife live in California and are not able to afford the trip to my house, my second oldest son is having financial and marital problems, the girls mother is on the east coast, and my youngest daughter lives in Las Vegas and not able to afford a trip here.
This will be the first year that we will not be together as a family. There were a few times in the past when the boys were stationed away from home but their families were here. I am not into presents the only ones that I care about present for are the grandchildren. I just look forward to seeing my family together. Even though it may be just that one day, it is enough.
Unfortunately, we all have expectations and although I think this sounds selfish it is the way I feel. I know that times will get better and we will enjoy many more together as a family. I won’t turn into a scrooge either because I have some of the family here and I can at least talk to the rest on the phone. I guess I am just feeling a bit sad and sorry I can’t have things my way.
Happy Holidays.
