Thinking of You at This Time @Ronni

[hearlady]

I hope you are finding some peace. 🕊

 

[Robb.hisself]

Thank you. I am happy with my situation. I hope you are too. Happy holidays.

 

[RobinWren]

There are no words for your loss

 

[SeaBreeze]

I hope you are finding some peace. 🕊

You're very kind. I've been thinking about Ronni also, and I hope she is doing okay after her devastating loss. I understand that she is not posting, I likely wouldn't either. @Ronni, please know we love you and are thinking of you. Wishing you and your family well.....hugs.

 

[Pinky]

@Ronni
Sending many big hugs to you. Words seem insufficient.

 

[RadishRose]

@Ronni, I also have been thinking of you. This is so hard, especially this time of year. I send special petitions for you to heal as quickly as possible. May God hold you close.

 

[againstthegrain]

Both Colleen and Ronni have endured terrible losses recently.

Forgive me, I'm sure I've left other members out. Of course the entire world is in a painful place right now so let's pray and hope it gets better for all.

 

[Devi]

My best wishes for healing to both @Ronni and @Colleen. ::hug::

 

[jujube]

The peace of Christmas to you, Ronni.

 

[Jules]

@Ronni, I’ve thought of you so many times. I know you’ll come back when you’re ready. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Mike]

I have been thinking of you too, Ronni, it must
a very sad time for you, but I hope that you have
been slowly improving.

Enjoy the family around you and smile for the little
ones.

Mike.

 

[Pepper]

(((Ronni)))
Thinking of you, everyday. Wishing and hoping for you.

 

[DebraMae]

I also have been thinking of you. Hugs.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Merry Christmas Ronni

 

[katlupe]

My thoughts and prayers are with you on this Christmas day also, Ronni.

 

[hearlady]

My best wishes for healing to both @Ronni and @Colleen. ::hug::

Thoughts to @Colleen also. I'm glad you've kept posting and sharing your thoughts. It must be hard.

 

[Dustbunny]

My thoughts and concerns for @Ronni , @Colleen and all who have lost anyone/pets beloved. So hard to have the world go on around you when you are hurting. Hugs to all.

 

[Ronni]

Thank you all.

It was a very different Christmas for us this year. Christmas has always been my favorite time, with my whole house decorated, a festive tree with loads of presents under it for kids and grands, many social events with both family and friends. I wanted nothing to do with any of that this Christmas. No tree, no decorating, no gatherings with friends. The kids and I talked several times about what we wanted to do because Christmas has always been kid-and grandkid-centric, so I wanted to do whatever the family wanted, I just didn’t have the capacity to create something new.

IMy fantastic children took over and created an entirely new way for us to celebrate. So even though Christmas was still so hard, t could have been way more difficult if not for them.

We started a week early, attending a Christmas Party with Grayson and his amazing work family who adore him, and also throw a great party. It was themed, 60’s so everyone went in costume which made it extra fun. It was just for employees and their significant others, but Grayson’s boss was so kind and invited Ron and me and all his siblings. It’s the only gathering I went to, because no one knew me and I could be anonymous.

Christmas Eve We went to Cameron and Jenna’s house for Christmas Eve Karaoke which was so much fun! He has an elaborate karaoke setup, he made a bunch of food, had a small gift for each of us under the tree, and it was perfect. We all sang our hearts out to some ridiculous, funny songs (e.g Iwant a hippopotamus for Christmas ) and some standards, plus a few contemporary tunes. Grayson and Paige even rapped a couple!

Christmas Day we went to Grayson’s who was the perfect host! We ate a delicious meal and played some new and fun board games while the kids tore around outside and climbed in the tractor and ran off a bunch of energy.

I have never been more grateful for my amazing, compassionate and loving children than I am this Christmas season. I love them so much. Had it not been for them taking over, Christmas would have been dismal. Everything we did was completely unlike our usual Christmas celebration, so there was little to trigger any of us, we weren’t tripping over old memories. It was still very hard, lots of tears, but lots of laughter too.

 

[911]

It sounds like your family kept your mind busy. Families do provide a great support function when necessary.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I’m so pleased to hear how your children stepped up to the plate, @Ronni !

Blessings, dear lady!

 

[horseless carriage]

Thank you for the update dear Lady, it couldn't have been easy. You and your family are in our thoughts, wishing you peace and comfort and the strength to cope throughout the coming year.

 

[Devi]

Thank you for updating us, Ronni. My hope is that it gets easier, sooner. ::hug::

 

[Wren]

Along with the other SF members, I have been thinking of you and your family Ronnie, especially at Christmas, I am so pleased you have such a wonderful, supportive family

Warmest wishes to you all across the miles x

 

[SeaBreeze]

Thank you all.

It was a very different Christmas for us this year. Christmas has always been my favorite time, with my whole house decorated, a festive tree with loads of presents under it for kids and grands, many social events with both family and friends. I wanted nothing to do with any of that this Christmas. No tree, no decorating, no gatherings with friends. The kids and I talked several times about what we wanted to do because Christmas has always been kid-and grandkid-centric, so I wanted to do whatever the family wanted, I just didn’t have the capacity to create something new.

IMy fantastic children took over and created an entirely new way for us to celebrate. So even though Christmas was still so hard, t could have been way more difficult if not for them.

We started a week early, attending a Christmas Party with Grayson and his amazing work family who adore him, and also throw a great party. It was themed, 60’s so everyone went in costume which made it extra fun. It was just for employees and their significant others, but Grayson’s boss was so kind and invited Ron and me and all his siblings. It’s the only gathering I went to, because no one knew me and I could be anonymous.

Christmas Eve We went to Cameron and Jenna’s house for Christmas Eve Karaoke which was so much fun! He has an elaborate karaoke setup, he made a bunch of food, had a small gift for each of us under the tree, and it was perfect. We all sang our hearts out to some ridiculous, funny songs (e.g Iwant a hippopotamus for Christmas ) and some standards, plus a few contemporary tunes. Grayson and Paige even rapped a couple!

Christmas Day we went to Grayson’s who was the perfect host! We ate a delicious meal and played some new and fun board games while the kids tore around outside and climbed in the tractor and ran off a bunch of energy.

I have never been more grateful for my amazing, compassionate and loving children than I am this Christmas season. I love them so much. Had it not been for them taking over, Christmas would have been dismal. Everything we did was completely unlike our usual Christmas celebration, so there was little to trigger any of us, we weren’t tripping over old memories. It was still very hard, lots of tears, but lots of laughter too.

Just seeing this Ronni, so glad to see you posting again, glad your children helped with Christmas and you had some joy. Happy New Year sweet lady!