Spirit of Christmas

G

Gemtun

Guest
This week, I have been in Christmas slump because I do not have my girls for Christmas this year. It has always been very hard for me to wake up alone on Christmas morning and not having my two excited girls with me. My ex would not let me have them for Christmas two years in a row ( that is another story - I think I will have to explore the possibility of going back to the court)

Anyhow, I was severely depressed, thinking that this Christmas is gonna be depressing for me. Talk about being self absorbed.

Then I witnessed an event that taught me the real definition of Christmas. A deaf and blind woman with celebral palsy had her bike stolen last week. She was devastated as it is her only means of transportation. It was written up in a local newspaper. This week, a young man called and offered to buy her the bike. The bike is worth over 400 dollars. He came over with the shiny red bike. The deaf/blind lady was so excited and shocked with this young man's gesture of goodwill.

I was so stunned that I gave this young man a huge hug. He just blushed and mumbled that it is no big deal. I kept telling him that he restored my faith.I couldnt believe that a young stranger would buy an expensive bike for a deaf/blind woman he never met in his entire life.

After that, I snapped out of my funky mood as I realized that Christmas comes in many different ways. There are people who are worse off than me so I should count my blessings, instead. It is not a time to be self absorbed but embrace Christmas messages.
 
ohh Meg!!!!! :hug: x 100,000 more!!!!!!!!!

YES Christmas DOES come in various forms indeedy! that is a wonderful and heartfelt story u had posted there! thank u Meg!
 
First I can sympathize for the fact you'll be spending this Christmas alone, but now seeing that you've come out of the slumber mood by seeing the Spirit of Christmas in a different way...I've been there, done that and holds this even more preciously than before...knowing that there are many who are indeed worse off....

Great thread/story Meg!!

Wishing you a very blessed Christmas....!!! :)
 
Meg, very eloquent. I am sorry about the absence of your girls for this Christmas but I'm glad that young guy helping this lady came along and really, albeit, unbeknownst to him, performed at least two feats all in one fell swoop. Continue to be of good cheer and good things will wend their way to you. I shall think of you on Christmas Eve and try to send ya signals upon a northern wind......
 
Last edited:
Yesterday, I was greeted a Merry Christmas by a Wal-Mart employee because I was being honest with her. I bought 4 items (Christmas gifts) and I was undercharged due to a glitch in the computer. I was undercharged by around 30 dollars and I pointed that out to her.

Funny, because many people would choose to be dishonest and get away with it. To me, it is theft when you know you should be paying more. :)

I just wish they would drop that "Happy Holidays" crap. I meant, it has no spirit.

I love the spirit of Christmas. Meg, I'm sorry to hear of your daughters being absent on the Christmas day. I'm glad you were able to see that the spirit of Christmas does come in many forms.

Have a very merry Christmas!
 
Aww Meg :hug:

I'm really sorry to hear about not spending Christmas with your two beautiful daugters but in time you will and this was a very great story that you have shared with us and it good to see you are enjoying Christmas and understand what Christmas is all about! *grins*

If you ever need me, you know where you can find me! ;)...

Merry Christmas Meg and many more!! :hug:
 
well meg

Meg said:
This week, I have been in Christmas slump because I do not have my girls for Christmas this year. It has always been very hard for me to wake up alone on Christmas morning and not having my two excited girls with me. My ex would not let me have them for Christmas two years in a row ( that is another story - I think I will have to explore the possibility of going back to the court)

Anyhow, I was severely depressed, thinking that this Christmas is gonna be depressing for me. Talk about being self absorbed.

Then I witnessed an event that taught me the real definition of Christmas. A deaf and blind woman with celebral palsy had her bike stolen last week. She was devastated as it is her only means of transportation. It was written up in a local newspaper. This week, a young man called and offered to buy her the bike. The bike is worth over 400 dollars. He came over with the shiny red bike. The deaf/blind lady was so excited and shocked with this young man's gesture of goodwill.

I was so stunned that I gave this young man a huge hug. He just blushed and mumbled that it is no big deal. I kept telling him that he restored my faith.I couldnt believe that a young stranger would buy an expensive bike for a deaf/blind woman he never met in his entire life.

After that, I snapped out of my funky mood as I realized that Christmas comes in many different ways. There are people who are worse off than me so I should count my blessings, instead. It is not a time to be self absorbed but embrace Christmas messages.
Click to expand...
I sure hope you have a goodd christmas, i wish those daughters of your would be with you and your ex but being fair and all i think they(daughters) should be with both ways (parents) so dont give up hope.That was giving that fella a hug i bet that daughters of yours are very proud what a great mom they have, what comes around goes around always find its way.Dont you think Meg. :thumb:
 
That sounds wonderful.

Sorry about your daughters though. Is there some kind of agreement or anything that your ex is supposed to follow?
 
I remembered we talked about that on aims the other night, I am sorry that you are depressed about your daughters not being with you on Christmas Day. :hug:

I know how you must be feeling now, because if that happened to me I would been in the same position as you.:(

Christmas is a holiday where family be together with their children, And I know it pretty sucks having your daughters being over there and not with you on Christmas and Find that unfair that he had them on both times on Christmas. It sounds like he being selfish not letting you have your one time on Christmas with your daughters then him having them twice. :mad:

If it makes you feel a little better to give them a call on Christmas Day, and tell your daughters that they are thought about on Christmas Day from their mom.

If you live near me I'll invite you over for Christmas Dinner I would hate to see anyone alone on Christmas day expectly someone like you Meg. :hug: :ily:
 
Back
Top