tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604439789995820197.post6821746310729604532..comments2023-03-27T01:47:00.906-07:00Comments on Homeschool Camper: Dark Decembers - Be the LightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02634100350565235034noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604439789995820197.post-37594136239663168842013-11-18T08:19:53.765-08:002013-11-18T08:19:53.765-08:00Your comment wasn't eaten this time :-) .
I ...Your comment wasn't eaten this time :-) . <br /><br />I am sorry for your loss. It does seem like it happens around the holidays, though we all know it isn't anyone's choice. You sound like a very strong woman.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634100350565235034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604439789995820197.post-19903197067917726172013-11-18T03:30:42.058-08:002013-11-18T03:30:42.058-08:00This is a great post! I always enjoy coming here?...This is a great post! I always enjoy coming here?<br /><br />Why do people die around the holidays? My dad died on December 19th 2008 and my Mother died December 15th 4 years later. Why do people do that? <br /><br />Last year, on the first anniversary of my Mother, I had the reflux attack to end all reflux attacks. Seriously it was scary. I thought I was having a heart attack it was so bad. It was incredible and an experience I wish to not to repeat. Stress comes out in so many ways. For me, I can't lay in the bed crying all the time. I have a hubby, but I am the primary caregiver. My kid rely on me. I can't stay in the bed and wallow. I have to get up and function. <br /><br />Sometimes I wish I didn't. One time my Mother said to me "you know, people keep knocking you down - and you just bounce back up like nothing." She thought that was an amazing trait. Personally, I choose to take control of my own life. If someone doesn't help me, I help myself. I figure out ways - and I fight my way back.<br /><br />I guess it's a choice - probably based on what other women around me do. I think it's learned more than anything. I learned from her and she learned from her mother and so on.<br /><br />Anyway, I really enjoyed this post, and I hope blogger doesn't eat it like it did last time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956044918626392909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604439789995820197.post-78874749792541756002013-11-17T09:43:06.132-08:002013-11-17T09:43:06.132-08:00I'm sure that anything you do for that family ...I'm sure that anything you do for that family will be greatly appreciated. The loss was tragic and this being the first holiday season since his passing I'm sure it will be especially hard on them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634100350565235034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604439789995820197.post-66706942473615267942013-11-17T09:15:21.016-08:002013-11-17T09:15:21.016-08:00Very well written and thank you for this. I don...Very well written and thank you for this. I don't personally know anyone dealing with depression, but it's a great reminder. My husband had a co-worker pass away unexpectedly and tragically this past spring, leaving behind a wife of many years, and 2 older daughters (high-school/college age, I think). He was in Puerto Rico for work at the time and had taken the day off to do something fun, and a tragic accident happened. My husband dealt with all the details of getting him home, notifying his wife and helping her with whatever she needed help with concerning work-related things (life insurance, his tools, and his other job). I've never seen my husband so sad and strong at the same time. I think I will bring up to him that maybe we could send them a small gift basket or something to cheer up their holidays, as it's their first thanksgiving, and Christmas without their husband and father.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866222144325532286noreply@blogger.com