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Thank you for such encouragement! This morning, as I am sitting on the deck sipping my coffee, I almost felt sorry for myself, then, I reminded me that the sun is shining, I had food for breakfast, I am sipping on hot coffee, so what if I am all alone, so what?
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But you are not alone - maybe physically so, but you have chosen to be part of the Connect community. I care that you struggle, as do many, with the feeling of aloneness. Please remember that you are part of the larger universe.
I am so glad that you chose, for today, to appreciate the sun and savor your hot coffee. I hope you will continue to reach out to others, and to share, in your own way, that for which you are grateful.
Wishing you a peaceful day.
Sue
We too are alone all our family are gone but my daughter and her family. Every holiday I look at our dining room table that used to be full now is empty. They are across the USA in the East, too far to come home. The last time was six years ago as they travel around where ever the Air Force sends them. So I look out the window and am thankful for living on the farm. And this year green grass as the cattle graze the pastures and all the new Fall calves running here and there. Of course, there is the guard dog and the five barn cats as they lay in the warm December morning sun. As said above, so what if we are all alone. There is a lot to be thankful for and a New Year coming.
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Exactly!! We are responsible for our own happiness and we can be our own best friends!
The simple joys in life are what keep us going. It can be more difficult during the holidays with all the Hallmark movies showing friends and families gathering. But that doesn’t reflect everyone’s normalcy. My family isn’t anything like that! No one is here today either. ☺️ Tea in silence this morning. A time for reflection but also a time of appreciation for what I have.
So, I’m happy you’re able to be out in the sunshine sipping that coffee this morning. Embrace every day as a gift. I was given a second chance with my life with a bone marrow transplant. Without it, I’d not be around this Christmas. This is my 3rd holiday season of survival. Every single day is treasured. Anytime we’re not pushing daisies up from the underside is a day to rejoice!
@nannette2022 I see you’re new to the Mayo Connect forum. Welcome! What brought to us today?