Bah Humbug!!

13 years ago

I final put away all of my fall decorations. I finished clean my carpets today. I lost my sweet girl, cat, on Friday. She was 14. I'm finding it hard to get motivated to put up any Christmas decorations. I guess, I'll start one tree at a time.

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plainjane425
13 years ago
nhardy...I'm sorry for your loss.
It's a hard adjustment, and each day seems so strange without them. Having experienced this myself, with several pets, you never forget them, but over time, the hurt does lessen and what settles in, is the fond memories we have of them.
Do your trees, one at a time...and try to take each day one step at a time.

jane
luvstocraft
13 years ago
Oh, that is such a shame. I too am a pet lover and know how they each become such an important part of the family. Losing them leaves a big hole both in our hearts and in our daily routines.

You have a good start with getting ready for the holiday. Maybe you could invite some friends over--knowing I have company coming always motivates me to get busy and get things done. ;o) I need to follow my own advice, I have the bins piled in the family room but not very motivated to get it all put in place! LOL

Luvs
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Darling baby, kgwlisa. This is my Christmas spirit right here!! We had a little accident with my holiday decorations this year and I spent a better part of Saturday trying to find replacements. I had a snow globe leak in a rubbermaid tote full of decorations. It sat and sat all year and when I opened it up, everything was covered in this horrid black mold. :( Some of those decorations I have had quite awhile and I felt really bad. But I still put up the tree and garland, my holiday houses and my nativity set. My kids got so excited for the nativity set. The older two both wanted to be the ones to put baby Jesus in his place. THAT is what Christmas means to me. I was worrying a little about what gifts to get for people, how was I going to get all the decorations out, when would I get the Christmas cards done??? Who cares. If someone misses my card or doesn't like my gift then boo freakin who. It's not about all that. Life is so complicated that I just really have to do what really counts this year. My baby has been in the pediatric ICU several times this past year and I am just thankful to be together at home. All those kids and babies in the hospital for Christmas makes my heart break. I so hope we can get through the holidays without her going in again. I think when we get stressed, it's because we're focusing on what other people make Christmas out to be instead of what it really is and should be.
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I feel your pain. Today is my off day and I have had a migraine all night and all day today. I managed to bake a ham and slice it for our party tomorrow. I wanted to make several things but I just don't have it in me tonight. Hope your brownies are easy for you.
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jeannespines
13 years ago
nhardy...you've been working hard...now just take it a day at a time...sorry for the loss of your pet...always heartbreaking. Enjoy the good memories. Jeanne S.
phonegirl
13 years ago
So sorry to hear your sweet kitty went to heaven last friday. Losing those we love is especially hard this time of year. Maybe you can start by decorating a tree to celebrate her new life! Then the others will fall in line for you.

Clean carpets sounds wonderful. Makes me realize it's time to do mine again.

I will keep you in my prayers during this sad time.

Punk
Purplemoon
13 years ago
I'm know you are grieving the loss of your cat too much to feel any holiday decorating spirit right now. But once you start, hopefully it will be a distraction and keep you busy to help with your loss.
Our beloved animals sure can leave big holes in our hearts.

hugs, Karen
nana2010_gw
13 years ago
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear cat.
Pets become part of our family.
It is hard to lose them.
NanaKaren
nancyjeanmc
13 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss.
We lost our dog in August, and I'm still struggling. But I got a clear Christmas ornament from Michael's (not great quality; I'm on the lookout for a better one) and put his collar, tags and some sand and shells from the beach that he loved so so much. It will be the first ornament to go on the tree.
The Bible is very clear; animals are in heaven. That was a huge comfort for me.
blizlady
13 years ago
So sorry to hear that nhardy. Sending hugs, and maybe once you get a few holidy items out, it may lift your spirit. Losing a pet is so hard - our cat was gone for one day and I panicked.
oldalgebra
13 years ago
Nhardy, I'm so sorry. Our kitty is getting pretty old too and I know he's not long for this world. He's lazy and jittery and doesn't like to cuddle (Who ever heard of a cat who doesn't like to cuddy?), but when he goes, I will hurt.

I hope you are able to carry one through the season.

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