Christmas without our loved ones
Christmas is here and we are all very busy focussing on Christmas presents, Father Christmas, parties, Christmas lunch, food and drink. Of course this takes place in all shapes and forms all over the world. However unfortunately many of us have to celebrate without our loved ones, those closest to us, present amongst us. Mothers, fathers, siblings, children, partners on the other side of the world perhaps and this is a time when we tend to miss them more than other days. Although today's advanced technology enables us to see them and talk to them via webcams, skype, google and the lot it is never the same as being together. We miss them terribly. Our childhood memories of Christmases past come flooding back to us, recalling wonderful times we spent all together and put a smile on our faces. Many of us are fortunate enough to have lived memorable times with our parents and siblings, memories that will never leave us, a stamp in our life. In all of this I want to say that these wonderful people who are in our life and others who have, in the process, become a part of our life but are living apart even in this time of year - that they are and will always be in our heart through happy and sad times. Although living in different cities, countries, continents we must celebrate the good times shared in the company of those we cherish in our hearts - parents, siblings, children, dear friends - whether it was Christmas or any other day of the year.
We must not forget those departed from us, from this world. We miss them dearly, just last night I dreamt of my nana, she seemed so close yet she left this world some 12 years ago. We miss them, feel that life will never be the same without them, and festive seasons are the hardest of all but we must remember that this is part of the process of our lives and we must make the most and appreciate life, and those around us. The departed are rested but I am sure that they would want us to be happy and nonetheless want us to celebrate this festive season. They were among us and a gift to us until they left this life. They will continue to live in us and we should always remember them in our own special ways.
Christmas is also a celebration of what we have achieved so far, of what we have learnt throughout the year, through our good moves and bad ones for only in these can we learn, grow and become stronger.
To all my family and friends overseas, you are in my heart during this time of year. To my nanas and nanus, I miss you dearly everyday. But I cherish and appreciate every moment shared with them throughout my childhood and adult years.
stef
stef
We must not forget those departed from us, from this world. We miss them dearly, just last night I dreamt of my nana, she seemed so close yet she left this world some 12 years ago. We miss them, feel that life will never be the same without them, and festive seasons are the hardest of all but we must remember that this is part of the process of our lives and we must make the most and appreciate life, and those around us. The departed are rested but I am sure that they would want us to be happy and nonetheless want us to celebrate this festive season. They were among us and a gift to us until they left this life. They will continue to live in us and we should always remember them in our own special ways.
Christmas is also a celebration of what we have achieved so far, of what we have learnt throughout the year, through our good moves and bad ones for only in these can we learn, grow and become stronger.
To all my family and friends overseas, you are in my heart during this time of year. To my nanas and nanus, I miss you dearly everyday. But I cherish and appreciate every moment shared with them throughout my childhood and adult years.
stef
stef