tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post8296521408518473189..comments2024-02-21T02:19:16.755-08:00Comments on Widow's Voice: Seven Widowed Voices Sharing Love, Loss, and Hope : All I Want for ChristmasMichele Neff Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356589209090780127noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-32145506583936680152011-12-09T03:21:35.664-08:002011-12-09T03:21:35.664-08:00There are two Leona Lewis song that this post remi...There are two Leona Lewis song that this post reminder me of "Yesterday". which sings about how nothing can take our previous memories away and the "Better in Time" which has a line- I am going to smile, because I deserve too. They are two songs that have help me get through so many days. They reminded me that my love would not want me to forget to enjoy my life and even feel joy along with the saddness. He would want that especially this time of year that he loved. But that said, I still think about still wanting him back just less than I use to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-8502103267140411582011-12-08T18:37:03.043-08:002011-12-08T18:37:03.043-08:00This Christmas Dave is buying me an iPhone.
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He...This Christmas Dave is buying me an iPhone.<br />:)<br /><br />He always liked to make me smile.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04512708135377541004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-53934218247690727582011-12-08T18:09:49.206-08:002011-12-08T18:09:49.206-08:00"I am sure that there will be sad and lonely ..."I am sure that there will be sad and lonely times. But I will be damned if I do not smile and let the warmth of his love and the love of my family warm my heart. Because, really, that is all anyone could want or need."<br />Beautiful, Jackie. Just beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-80570195576120336112011-12-08T13:35:10.745-08:002011-12-08T13:35:10.745-08:00Just finished my grandchildrens stockings. With a...Just finished my grandchildrens stockings. With a tear and remembering all the times my husband and I made Christmas magical for our children and now theirs. <br />When I was done and put the five stockings in a little row on the sofa, I heard his say "good job, they look great Mrs. Claus"<br />*smile*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-56892905278873749942011-12-08T08:35:58.938-08:002011-12-08T08:35:58.938-08:00I'm glad I am not the only one who does the gi...I'm glad I am not the only one who does the gift thing, and not just at Christmas. Sometimes I get myself something practical, which Matt often did, but usually I splurge and get myself the thing I want or would have been surprised if he had gotten for me. Nobody understands why I do it and most probably think I'm being selfish. But if I don't do it, nobody else will remember that I would have a gift too.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800518257626943711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-45718261729479974582011-12-08T07:44:45.271-08:002011-12-08T07:44:45.271-08:00Jackie, your post hit me hard but not as one might...Jackie, your post hit me hard but not as one might expect. I have been incredibly sad this second holiday season without my husband. But you made me remember all the years that my husband and I spent staying up to the early morning hours drinking egg nog and then attempting construction of some crazy "santa" toys. My kids are now in their early 20s. <br /><br />Thank you for reminding me of all those special Christmas moments. I feel so grateful! <br /><br />Today, my heart breaks for you and all those widows that have children that still believe in Santa. My tears are for you. You all absolutely deserve the courage award!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-24825144820064692182011-12-08T07:42:42.896-08:002011-12-08T07:42:42.896-08:00P.S. I also buy myself a gift from Jim .... every...P.S. I also buy myself a gift from Jim .... every year. For every occasion. :)<br />When I open one I can picture him looking at me with one eyebrow raised as if to say, "Really?! You thought I'd spend THAT much?!" And then I smile because we both know that he would. :)Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949809367923657970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-46451952467823233282011-12-08T07:39:51.808-08:002011-12-08T07:39:51.808-08:00Jackie, My siblings and I always received the Life...Jackie, My siblings and I always received the Lifesaver books in our stockings, as have our chidden for the last 25 years! Just looking at a Lifesaver book makes me smile. :) I think we should contact the company and do a commercial ..... if we throw in the "widow card" they'd totally go for it! <br />Thanks for the post. It is nice to have the smiles and laughter unexpectedly show up this month. Each instance brings a little bit of warmth .... and helps remind me what December used to be .... and what I want it to be again.<br />:)Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949809367923657970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-78363049136418430722011-12-08T05:37:51.520-08:002011-12-08T05:37:51.520-08:00I am with you Jackie, 100%. I especially like the ...I am with you Jackie, 100%. I especially like the idea of buying myself a gift from him. I hadn't thought of it. I may even wrap it and put it under the tree! If we all did that, imagine how many angles would be smiling down on Christmas morning.olsonfoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511559130640162558noreply@blogger.com