tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post4488139978951399941..comments2024-03-28T23:01:14.444-06:00Comments on She Who Seeks: Blue ChristmasDebra She Who Seekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-27787304866787239712017-12-17T14:08:26.679-07:002017-12-17T14:08:26.679-07:00now that's a tradition I can get behind..
merr...now that's a tradition I can get behind..<br />merry christmas to you and your rare one with love from Texas.yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-31540361621169909882017-12-17T10:20:45.822-07:002017-12-17T10:20:45.822-07:00Season's greetings to you and yours. A though...Season's greetings to you and yours. A thoughtful post<br />thanks<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-87041512925419224712017-12-17T09:39:05.035-07:002017-12-17T09:39:05.035-07:00Very well said. I've not heard of actually ha...Very well said. I've not heard of actually having a Blue Christmas service before, but it surely makes sense. I must ask around to see if churches around here do that.<br /><br />Doing some blog walking this am, and found myself here. Always nice to visit additional blogs.<br /><br /><a href="https://4ccccs.blogspot.com/2017/12/calories-crocheting-charity-and-wine.html" rel="nofollow">Sandy's Space</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-68895115215023606162017-12-16T12:31:28.424-07:002017-12-16T12:31:28.424-07:00Yes, it is important to remember that there are a ...Yes, it is important to remember that there are a lot of people who, while they won't be on the breadline or obviously disadvantaged , will still have an unhappy Christmas. It's definitely the time of year to be extra kind and considerate to everyone . SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-25011958319680505002017-12-16T11:27:34.669-07:002017-12-16T11:27:34.669-07:00That sounds beautiful. I think people of all faith...That sounds beautiful. I think people of all faiths need a Blue Christmas.<br />Hope it's a serene season for you.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-60214132774812845712017-12-16T11:27:02.461-07:002017-12-16T11:27:02.461-07:00There are a lot of people that are forgotten or le...There are a lot of people that are forgotten or left behind. I hope to do something for some of them.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-16957047700120633182017-12-16T03:30:53.633-07:002017-12-16T03:30:53.633-07:00My younger brother died near the yearly festival ...My younger brother died near the yearly festival Eid so each Eid after him was like he died today ,mom cried ans so we did.<br /><br />Pain is part of life not life itself ,such events give chance to let go the miserable way of thinking dear Debra!<br /><br />it's not pain that give us hard times it is our way of thinking ,my mother kept us in this extreme pain for years and believe me thee are not easy memories to get along ,every day reliving the day that how my brother horribly suffered with pain and how miserably he took his last breath .<br /><br />In my present family i am the mother and incharge to give my kids positive way of thinking , now days i m living with multiple diseases and one more is about to diagnose "mouth cancer " i can't pronounce my sentences well and slight bleeding has started from the wound in my upper side of mouth still i laugh ,i do my chores ,i be happy not only pretend to be because i love the present moment that my Creator has given me ,i can't waste it in worry of coming threat to my health .<br />life is beautiful and worth living ,we should not make it worse than deaht by lemanting upon past or worrying about future bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-36344302553730984812017-12-15T16:38:13.420-07:002017-12-15T16:38:13.420-07:00I've had some very difficult holiday seasons i...I've had some very difficult holiday seasons in years past. I think I've gotten beyond most of the sadness and can enjoy myself alone.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-5433534688931409182017-12-15T14:50:23.778-07:002017-12-15T14:50:23.778-07:00What a beautiful post about a beautiful idea.What a beautiful post about a beautiful idea.jadedjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16569736113526368917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-7585820895887035532017-12-15T13:14:07.308-07:002017-12-15T13:14:07.308-07:00As you know, sweet friend, my Christmas is so bitt...As you know, sweet friend, my Christmas is so bittersweet this year. I can't seem to stop thinking of Mr. Sweet....crying off and on all day...MAKING myself even decorate for the season. On the other side of my shattered heart stands all the blessings I have every single day. I am so thankful and grateful for our large and loving family and the love I feel for all of them keeps me going. They will all be here for Christmas Eve so I want my house to be festive and loving and warm for them. Part of me is so happy this Christmas season and part of me just wants to close my bedroom door and cry...NOT for Mr. Sweet....he is where we all want to be someday...my crying is purely selfish...I just miss him so much.<br />Your post is just perfect.....I wish you lived next door cause I know I'd be over there, bringing my pity party to you because you understand the feelings of the heart. I am so glad you are my blogging friendbj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-37840456053581407042017-12-15T11:05:47.240-07:002017-12-15T11:05:47.240-07:00Focusing on how people are doing, rather than what...Focusing on how people are doing, rather than what they're getting for Christmas, seems a whole lot healthier. That said, I'm a terrible person and still get a big kick out of rolling my eyes at the few family brag-fest letters we still get at Christmas. brewella devillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239076401186979584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-26449276132796795762017-12-15T10:41:31.687-07:002017-12-15T10:41:31.687-07:00This might be one of the most (if not the most) re...This might be one of the most (if not the most) reasonable, wise, and humane commentary on the holidays I've read in a while. One every one of us should summon before we ask people what they are doing for the holidays or if they are done with their holiday shopping. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, dear Debra.Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-35161362510738179462017-12-15T10:31:58.895-07:002017-12-15T10:31:58.895-07:00What a lovely tradition..We should have more of th...What a lovely tradition..We should have more of those..Things are not always jolly and bright!!!This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-14133838329688889492017-12-15T10:01:03.194-07:002017-12-15T10:01:03.194-07:00A thoughtful post and event. I have not heard of a...A thoughtful post and event. I have not heard of a Blue Christmas event before but I think it is a great reminder for all. Take care! Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-60809125680309380272017-12-15T06:20:05.867-07:002017-12-15T06:20:05.867-07:00Oh wow, I love the concept I totally agree thaf Ch...Oh wow, I love the concept I totally agree thaf Christmas can be aweful time of year. I tend to find this time of year is really painful. I like the idea quiet contemplation and reflection. That howvI see christmas time as. Merry Christmas and all the best for new yearSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306376518336141023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-43646134794400545492017-12-15T01:20:04.863-07:002017-12-15T01:20:04.863-07:00It is a good idea to remember those who need suppo...It is a good idea to remember those who need support at this time of the year instead of just indulging in one's own celebrations only. I have been at the other end before and an act of kindness goes a long way in this season where loneliness seems amplified. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-61436751717155804522017-12-15T00:29:33.818-07:002017-12-15T00:29:33.818-07:00Interesting. Haven't heard of Blue Christmas....Interesting. Haven't heard of Blue Christmas. I know Christmas is hard for many people. I think it would be nice to send out some soothing vibes to those Christmas hits hard.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-48099636031544155492017-12-14T20:47:40.127-07:002017-12-14T20:47:40.127-07:00Thanks. I'm a real scrooge. And there really i...Thanks. I'm a real scrooge. And there really is something to the seasonal affective disorder syndrome which coincides with the holidays. Then of course the commercialism and the hypocrisy of some so-called Christians, especially toward LGBTs - the fact that we are not welcome in most religions. As I have distanced myself from my (Catholic) religion, celebrating Christmas feels inauthentic. Love December 26th.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312079036935995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-44472402173032220832017-12-14T20:36:49.692-07:002017-12-14T20:36:49.692-07:00Well said Debra!!! I agree with everything you sai...Well said Debra!!! I agree with everything you said! So true! Big Hugs!Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-71640860770858743572017-12-14T19:50:00.579-07:002017-12-14T19:50:00.579-07:00Beautifully stated.
You are so wise.
Thank you for...Beautifully stated.<br />You are so wise.<br />Thank you for always speaking your truth:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-82293594183264617822017-12-14T19:33:59.744-07:002017-12-14T19:33:59.744-07:00So very true. This is a difficult time for many pe...So very true. This is a difficult time for many people.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-56777605590348276942017-12-14T18:55:46.104-07:002017-12-14T18:55:46.104-07:00If you were beside me right now I would take your ...If you were beside me right now I would take your hand with tears in my eyes and say thank you for this post. It’s such an awful time. Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-85525117827798157862017-12-14T14:24:39.273-07:002017-12-14T14:24:39.273-07:00I also think it is a very thoughtful thing. We nee...I also think it is a very thoughtful thing. We need to look out for those who are hurting.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-26803850663306093432017-12-14T14:14:30.722-07:002017-12-14T14:14:30.722-07:00I agree with that one Debra. I've had horrible...I agree with that one Debra. I've had horrible Christmases and have been guilted into festivities by old friends. It was miserable plus I had to put up a front. I could have just said no, but then again, I am a people pleaser at heart, a detriment that I've been working on!<br /><br />I love Elvis' rendition of Blue Christmas, I listen to it almost every day in December.Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666990364305390259.post-59442114006836404822017-12-14T12:10:44.584-07:002017-12-14T12:10:44.584-07:00I so agree! Bravo for pointing it out!I so agree! Bravo for pointing it out!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com