tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post4616948903671154151..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Yes, Virginia, Holidays Can Be DifficultMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23886594522309376112021-12-23T08:26:16.654-06:002021-12-23T08:26:16.654-06:00Perfect Mama Pea! 🍹🍹 Cheers!Perfect Mama Pea! 🍹🍹 Cheers!wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24516196827206236822021-12-21T22:56:03.523-06:002021-12-21T22:56:03.523-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ufa88incombodaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969090251894788101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5059746412460276072021-12-21T12:45:41.892-06:002021-12-21T12:45:41.892-06:00You're preachin' to the choir here, Mama P...You're preachin' to the choir here, Mama Pea!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22896254992063300072021-12-21T08:07:56.571-06:002021-12-21T08:07:56.571-06:00Michelle - I know for myself, in regard to the hol...Michelle - I know for myself, in regard to the holidays, they do seem they were "better" when I was a child. (But that's probably natural for most people.) As far as one's life today as an adult . . . well, if you're unsatisfied with your life there's only one solution. Find a way to change it! No one but one's self can or is responsible to do it. It's not easy, to say the least, because of ingrained habits and ruts we've fallen into, that's for sure. But why give the years you have left over to negativity and basic unhappiness? (Okay, I'm taking off my Dr. Freud hat and readily admitting I'm no expert here.) ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5022369333545045302021-12-20T20:28:15.061-06:002021-12-20T20:28:15.061-06:00Good pep talk for everyone, Mama Pea. My husband t...Good pep talk for everyone, Mama Pea. My husband tends to be the morose one; nothing present ever seems to measure up to events past (as in his childhood). Make the most of TODAY, I saw!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-37332964309871886912021-12-20T08:38:37.928-06:002021-12-20T08:38:37.928-06:00Kristina - For as busy a homemaker as you are, bei...Kristina - For as busy a homemaker as you are, being limited in your mobility is a true handicap any time but prior to the holidays makes it especially so. Planning to make activities as easy and calm as possible will help you heal. Others will have to step up to the plate to make this happen. It can be the best gift to you this year!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-92196047885293192422021-12-20T06:35:24.579-06:002021-12-20T06:35:24.579-06:00We are only exchanging a few handmade gifts this y...We are only exchanging a few handmade gifts this year, and have done zero baking. We are just looking at a meal and quality time. The only stress I have is worrying about my ankle healing. Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67768104408571048612021-12-19T20:10:07.970-06:002021-12-19T20:10:07.970-06:00Leigh - Yes, and especially so when we lose someon...Leigh - Yes, and especially so when we lose someone right about holiday time. One can't help but associate the loss with the particular holiday. There are lots of little stresses people are having to deal with these days and they seem to be piling up. (How can they not?) It's not easy to remain positive, but the alternative is just not a good choice.<br /><br />Susan - Using humor as you just did and do so regularly is another way to stay positive . . . and make others smile. You're a gem! Don't ever lose your way of dealing with stress. It does all of us good! Thinking of you, too, you know.<br /><br />Rosalea - Or perhaps with the eggnog addition, you'd not even realize what you weren't getting done! That would be one way to stay up and chirky. ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15794957449785489092021-12-19T06:17:59.536-06:002021-12-19T06:17:59.536-06:00Oh, wise woman! You are so right. Particularly the...Oh, wise woman! You are so right. Particularly the last two paragraphs, minus the eggnog addition, or I'd not get anything done! (A lovely few inches of fresh snow helps the mood as well!)Rosaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403965807770816977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-33394752273896621212021-12-19T05:57:09.728-06:002021-12-19T05:57:09.728-06:00A very timely post, Mama Pea. I have managed to s...A very timely post, Mama Pea. I have managed to skirt the holiday stress by dealing with stress in every other aspect of my life. (snort) It is not that difficult to focus on being positive - and it makes you feel so much better than the alternative. A big hug to you and the rest of the Pea family. I think of you so often xoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49892821172799135522021-12-19T04:49:08.983-06:002021-12-19T04:49:08.983-06:00Mama Pea, that's so true about attitude and st...Mama Pea, that's so true about attitude and stress. It's especially hard for folks who are missing loved ones around the holidays. Hugs to all!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27763879612235094232021-12-18T18:39:59.516-06:002021-12-18T18:39:59.516-06:00Retired Knitter - You're welcome and warm holi...Retired Knitter - You're welcome and warm holiday wishes back at you!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23618623177803672322021-12-18T18:32:07.892-06:002021-12-18T18:32:07.892-06:00Many wonderful sayings. Thanks for sharing. A ve...Many wonderful sayings. Thanks for sharing. A very peaceful and joy-filled holiday to you.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-33687100260855701212021-12-18T14:26:12.148-06:002021-12-18T14:26:12.148-06:00Anonymous/Suzanne - This time of year can't he...Anonymous/Suzanne - This time of year can't help but bring back thoughts of everyone we've lost, can it. My folks are both gone now but I remember the first Christmas after my dad was gone. Mom had been so very strong, but she broke down at Christmas time. If possible, we have to put all the emphasis we can on all the good memories of those who aren't with us during the holidays. Plus, I don't think there's anything wrong with putting a "quick punch" in your eggnog to help the smiles be present!<br /><br />Nancy - Can anyone ever find anything helpful about being negative? And being rude is just not an option to accept, as far as I'm concerned. Let's all strive for that positive attitude. Finding something to laugh about is good, too!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76843006725511606722021-12-18T14:06:22.376-06:002021-12-18T14:06:22.376-06:00Yes agreed! I think a positive attitude is huge. I...Yes agreed! I think a positive attitude is huge. I canf stand being around negative, rude folks.Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22023986346315364722021-12-18T13:46:33.541-06:002021-12-18T13:46:33.541-06:00Anonymous was S Dorries. Anonymous was S Dorries. suzanne dorriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23750013907483717352021-12-18T13:44:36.799-06:002021-12-18T13:44:36.799-06:00I have lost everyone in my family. My brother and ...I have lost everyone in my family. My brother and I are left. My son died My nephew died, My, father then my mother. My sister died shortly after my Ma. It is so sad but I got my hubby and my other children, we get by but eggnog is an old stand by with a quick punch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-16453705528248597532021-12-18T12:19:03.499-06:002021-12-18T12:19:03.499-06:00Sue - This Christmas will be hard for you without ...Sue - This Christmas will be hard for you without your dear sister, but I'm hoping all of your wonderful memories will make it a little easier. Sending my warmest wishes to you and yours for this holiday season. Hugs!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48507957259056360552021-12-18T11:18:08.629-06:002021-12-18T11:18:08.629-06:00Amen. Merry Christmas. Amen. Merry Christmas. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060391185753177506noreply@blogger.com