by Mrs.Claus » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:03 pm
Noel - sometimes you just have to be - live in the moment. Remember sadness can be turned into joy. Try to focus on the meaning behind what you do and why and you will be prepared. You may not have a clean and tidy house but the important things will be prepared, especially your heart.
The time spent with loved ones is an important part of my Christmas - throughout our losses I try to remember they need joy too. I still don't forget, I just choose to remember in specific ways. I hope this makes sense. We went through this last Christmas with the passing of hubby's brother and now we'll be doing it again with the passing of my mother. Life changes but the reason for celebrating Christmas does not.
Now to try to get a little back on topic - all I'm really trying to say is just do what you can to prepare yourself and your family for Christmas. Think and re-think your traditions and see what will fit this year. So if that's all you can with your plan this year - then that's all that gets done. It's very flexible and is only used as a guide to how you might set it up.
~ Mrs. Claus ~