christmas courage

the christmas season is filled with cheer and joy.     except when it isn't.

except when it is lonely, sad, full of grief.     sometimes it isn't all merry merry, cookies in the oven, perfect wreath on the door.

sometimes it's trying to crush resentment just for a day, in order to open gifts and sing christmas carols.

sometimes it's eating christmas dinner at a 24-hour diner, because you just want to be close to the hospital where your loved one lies.

sometimes it's a reminder of what was or what could have been or what can be.

it somehow misses the mark. falls short.

and the day's expectations, the world's expectations, feel more prominent. the loss greater.     for these christmases i wish you peace.

an inner contentment, deep breaths, and hope.     i wish you:

C

courage

H

harmony

R

resilience

I

integrity

S

strength

T

tenacity

M

meaning

A

adaptability

S

spunk    

    i wish you a brighter tomorrow.     *******     [maxbutton id="1"]