I love the Christmas and New Years holidays, they are one of my favorite times of the year. Maybe it’s because it’s my birthday, or perhaps it’s because it’s that time of the year when family get’s together and everyone tries to think of others. A time when it’s ok to indulge without feeling guilty I always look forward to the season.
This year was different, just 16 days before Christmas, my mother gained her wings and flew to heaven. Everything changed. No one was in the mood for the usual festivities so we just focused on what was important and spent time with our family. It felt odd, no tree or decorations no shopping or gifts, but no one was really up to it and in the end it still felt right.
I’ve always tried to remember that the holiday’s are not a happy time for everyone many are experiencing pain that we have no idea of. So be sure to be kind to everyone and remember that you don’t know what they are going through.
So in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle make the time to be kind and remember that many may be having a hard time, so check in on them you don’t know how much it may mean to someone.
Merry Christmas!
-Trina