I am so sad

[djgeffers1]

Let me introduce myself, my name is Debbie but I go by the name of Minniemoo. I live in Southern Wi, have been married for 25 years and have 2 children. My oldest lives in knoxville TN and just called me to tell me he will not be able to come home for Christmas.
This is the first time our family will not be together for the holidays, he has to work Christmas Eve and also the days immediately after Christmas, I'm crying because I miss him so much.
Thanks for listening, I ahve been lurking for awhile now and just love the CB, everyone is just so helpful and kind.

 

[debster812]

Hi Debbie

Sorry the holidays have you feeling blue.

My folks went through this a couple of years ago on T-Giving. My brother was sailing with Sunoco at the time, and we were spending the day with my In-Laws. They went and volunteered at a local shelter that day, and helped to serve over 1000 dinners. They were exhausted, but pretty happy

This may not be the right thing for you, but it might help.

I also remember when I was a year out of college, we had T-Giving with our family and about 6 'strays' (friends of mine or my brother's who could not get home to their families). That was a HOOT!

Good Luck!!!!

PS--I am a Debbie too

Glad you came out of lurkerdom!!!

 

[minnie56]

I bet your son is disappointed also.

Maybe you can make up for lost time after Christmas with a visit?I know it won't be the same but it will give you something special to look forward to?

It is so difficult when other comittments keep us apart, especially during the holidays.You will all be together in spirit and hopefully the time until you're together again will not be too far away

P.S... Could you take Christmas to your son?? Or is that too complicated?

 

[Boots]

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I am so sorry! I worry about this if one of my two ever move a good distance away. Do you think you could come to Knoxville for Christmas? I live about an hour away and there are some really nice places to eat and stay. Also Gatlinburg is very close to Knoxville and you could get a condo there and do a Christmas dinner.

I know this isn't a good time, but I am so glad you have joined the DIS boards. We support each other during times like you are going through. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you again!

 

[Pooh93]

Bless your heart. I can feel your sadness. My dd's are still young but I am witnessing first hand how fast they grow and someday may not be with us during the holidays. Makes me sad to think about it too. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Welcome out of lurkerdome and hope you start posting more often!

 

[WillyJ]

Awwww. . I can understand why that's going to be so tough for you Debbie.. . I hope something changes where you do don't have to be apart . .

And a very warm welcome to the CB!!!! Very nice to have you with us, and looking forward to seeing more of your posts in the future. . .

 

[RNMOM]

Debbie, Hugs to you.

I have a DS 17 who is planning to enter the Army when he graduates this coming June. I am always thinking, as the days go by, that we may not be doing these things again together as a family. I am already getting teary at times just thinking about it. We are going to WDW in two weeks to spend a family vacation but once he is on his way...who knows when we will get the chances to be together, the 4 of us.

I am sure your son is a very special man because he has such a wonderful, loving and caring mom.

 

[newmousecateer]

First Debbie, welcome to the CB. Second, I am so glad you stopped lurking.

We will be you friends and be here for you.

I am very sorry to hear this, for I know how badly you must feel. I would feel the same way.

Just know that we are here for you, and we will help you in any way we can to get through the holidays without your son. I know we cannot take his place, but know we will try to bring as much holiday cheer to you that we can, and be here to listen and give {{{HUGS}}}.

Marilyn

 

[JasonLyons]

hey

 

[browneyes]

Plan a Christmas get together another time then. It's not the date that counts, it's the getting together that does.

 

[minniecarousel]

I hear you Debbie! I suffer greatly from Empty Nest Syndrome - & mine still come home for Christmas and the summer! But, I know that may not always be the case. I dread the day that one of my boys isn't home for Christmas! Hang in there....and welcome to the DIS CB!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hi Debbie. And welcome to being and 'active' CB member. It is a nice place.

You will see him, at the latest, a few days later. You'll do fine. {{{Hugs}}}