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Holidays are not happy, family times for everyone
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 25, 2021 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
@retiredteacher This is an excellent discussion to have. People seem to have crazy ideas about perfect families and there’s not a care in the world, but I think it can be a sad time for so many. Before I retired, I would volunteer to work (as a nurse) on Christmas Eve Or Day. It felt good to be able to give someone the day off. But, really, being at work in the hospital, was a great place to be. We had time to spend with those patients without families and to share with staff who also had no one. Now, with our sons away and with their own families, we build new traditions for us.
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I agree @retiredteacher good conversation. Personally, I've always looked forward to the holidays over the course of the year and while I miss my wife more than usual during them these days, I never realized how many folks are made miserable by them.
Good to know and now I'll be more inclined to keep my enjoyment and celebration of their meanings to myself.
Strength, courage, and peace
@becsbuddy When I was in law enforcement, I usually took someone's shift if I was scheduled off at holidays, so they could be with family and children. When I was training racehorses on the racetrack, there was usually a special racecard on Thanksgiving, and the backstretch kitchen would put on a feast for everyone. Still giving as I can, in ways that I can.
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What a beautiful ministry... visiting the sick, those who possibly have relatives who are far away or taking care of small children.
The staff must really appreciate you.
Blessings!