tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767671.post116655219766324904..comments2024-03-14T05:51:12.959-05:00Comments on Stolen Thunder: Imposition of JoyDJ Drummondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11583885371076583265noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767671.post-1166935897713287342006-12-23T22:51:00.000-06:002006-12-23T22:51:00.000-06:00DJ,My dad died 20 years ago on Dec 14. That was a ...DJ,<BR/>My dad died 20 years ago on Dec 14. That was a tough Christmas. Firsts are. But it does get better - like Mark said - it's about hope. Back then a friend of mine told me it would get better, and of course I smiled, that's what we're supposed to do. I didn't believe her, but it turned out to be true. Pain has been supplanted with memories that are true treasures. I'm grateful that I had a Dad whose loss I still feel keenly. It was a great good fortune that he was with me for 29 years. It's probably too soon for you too feel that way, but you will, and it won't always hurt so much. <BR/><BR/>My prayers for you and your family this Christmas are for Peace and health - and joy - in small ways if not in big ones - perhaps through a favorite carol, a child's wonder, the story of the Christ child, or best wishes from a friend...<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the work that you do - and for the friendship you've given. Thank you for the courage you demonstrate in your writing, and for your eloquence and wisdom. Thank you for the joy you've given.<BR/><BR/>God Bless you and your family, DJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767671.post-1166640839737720302006-12-20T12:53:00.000-06:002006-12-20T12:53:00.000-06:00It's not just Christmas. Once I was frowning, I s...It's not just Christmas. Once I was frowning, I suppose, and some store employee told me (ordered me, really) "Cheer up! It can't be that bad!"<BR/><BR/>Well it was.<BR/><BR/>I still wish I'd replied, because it might have saved the next person in severe emotional pain. But if I had it would have been a volcano.<BR/><BR/>I hope your holy days are meaningful and fulfilling, and as merry as possible.<BR/><BR/>God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767671.post-1166563818026655532006-12-19T15:30:00.000-06:002006-12-19T15:30:00.000-06:00DJ - I fully understand how you are feeling. Plea...DJ - I fully understand how you are feeling. Please know that you and your entire family are in my heart and in my prayers. And for me, as I have gotten older, Christmas has become much more about giving thanks for the birth of that baby in Bethlehem all those years ago and much, much less about presents. <BR/><BR/>But in strict honesty - it still IS about food. I'm no saint, doncha know!<BR/><BR/>In any event, have as happy a holiday as feels good to you and yours. And remember that people who have never, and will never, set eyes upon you, are nourished and entertained by what you do. And that is a whole lot more than a lot of other people can say. You make a difference.Gayle Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223914127626675167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767671.post-1166562815009411852006-12-19T15:13:00.000-06:002006-12-19T15:13:00.000-06:00What often gets lost in the modern Christmas is th...What often gets lost in the modern Christmas is that the meaning of Christmas has less to do with a message of happiness than a message of hope. God's message at Christmas is hope. Christ's birth gives a promise of life enternal. <BR/><BR/>Happiness is not the same thing as hope. I think you know that D. J. Certainly you have more reasons this year than many to realize that.<BR/><BR/>Let me wish you a blessed Christmas this year, rather than a merry one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com