Christmas is in need of a Miracle.

[FoxFireEMT]

As I drove to work this AM (430 am, to be exact), I pondered the fact of how nice if it were truly "santa". As I drive through the towns in the last several days I realize there is a lot less decorations, a lot less spirit & a lot less of holiday "cheer". I'm speaking for myself, as well, I'm usually just in the groove of things & decorating, shopping & smiling. I've tried since black friday to "get in the spirit of Christmas" & I just can't seem to get in it! Times are tough, not only for myself (which really is no big deal) but for everyone. It's sad for me to see my friends loosing their jobs, struggling to get presents under the trees for their little ones or family memebers. It's sad to see my friends loosing their wives/husbands (boyfriends/girlfriends) over money issues. Are we ever gonna survive? I know I know Christmas is not about the presents but who is suffering the most? Children? The lack of spirit of the holdiays, it's not there. I remember as a kid I would stare out of the truck window in amazement of all the lights dancing over the roof tops & in the trees. It's not there ~ people everywhere are grumpier, unhappy & noticable depressed. I got to thinking, wouldn't it be nice if there was really a miracle out there this year for the world in general? Wouldn't it be nice if that santa would actually walk down the icy roads delievering presents to those who need to feel the spirit of the holidays?? Better yet, what about those loosing their jobs before the holidays even begin, can't we get them a job give them hope for the New Year?!?!? I guess you can only hope & dream for so long before your thoughts are shot down... This Christmas the world is in need of a Miracle not matter how big or small it may be. WE NEED THE HOPE!

[lovesfortune]

I was just thinking about the lack of Christmas decorations last night on my way home. I agree with you.

Very well said, on all accounts. It's definitely not the same as it was for me when I was little. But I'm trying to teach my children the true spirit of Christmas doesn't lie in the gifts... we have cut down a lot on gifts this year compared to last. We talk more about Jesus and being together as a family.

[FoxFireEMT]

O yeah your absolutely right loves. I have no kids to instill my thoughts on (yet) but it still breaks my heart to see so little being done for the sake of the kids. Lights, spirit, love, family whatever.... I think everything is lacking. Your right gifts dont' make christmas but it sure helps with the spirit & the kids deserve a "good" spirit of chirstmas like we had growing up. I grew up in a very poor family, we never had a lot of gifts & you know there was never a lot of money spent b/c it just wasn't there.... but darn The "time" we had with each other & the spirit in the household was enough to make Christmas extra special dispite it all! You just don't see it anymore...

[Cat]

Hmmm...I actually have more Christmas stuff up this year than I normally do. LOL. Found a couple things in the basement from when we moved that I totally forgot about.

[oursarge]

Very Well said. It's been a tough year for so many. The shelves in our food pantry here are almost empty. Instead of gifts for each other this year we decided with our neighbors to do charities so we they picked the food pantry, we set a certain limit but we bought for them and for us to donate. There are less decorations here too. I talked to my friend the other day, she might loose her house. Just so sad. We do need a miracle, well miracles, I figured I got mine when my Noah recovered and came home but we need a big one for all of those who need both human and animals.

[Tatesgram]

It's sad to see my friends loosing their wives/husbands (boyfriends/girlfriends) over money issues.


This is truly sad. My husband and I went through some terrible times when our kids were little. But we stuck together and worked together, for our kids AND because that's what you're supposed to do.

Don't get me wrong, I've been divorced, but it just seems that people are too willing to just give up rather than help each other through tough times. My marriage is stronger now, our feelings, our love, more intense now, and we've been together 29 years. And I believe it's because I knew he would be there for me and vice versa.

[Cat]

I couldn't imagine being torn apart due to financial reasons. We've been in way worse financial situations than we are in right now - even with me not having a job - and never was our relationship in danger due to it. It makes you wonder how truely stable these relationships were in the first place.

[FoxFireEMT]

Our: That is a great idea & I'm sure many in your community will appreicate it. Sorry to hear about your friend.

Tates: Your so right. I believe in many instances it was more than money in their cases but your right they were more willing to give up then try harder. It really sucks.... (sorry for the language, but I truly feel that way.)

[FoxFireEMT]

I am by no means the "love doctor" but financial problems is probably the hardest on relationships. I've been there ~ never was married so I can't say I was divorced over it but it def. created many rocky times! Your right though Cat, are these relationships really strong to begin with. But speaking from experiences, financial problems can lead to disaster if not handled correctly. IMO.

[Cat]

I guess, I still think there are underlying issues that allow the finances to become such a big issue. We've had a truck repoed, almost lost the house, both of us jobless (when we first moved - his job fell through and I hadn't found anything yet), Just start getting back on our feet and then I end up on short-term disability, etc - and it NEVER came close to tearing us apart.

The relationships I know of that have been torn apart due to "financial" issues usually had verbal abuse, over-controlling partner, lack of commitment, drug or alcohol abuse, etc that was really at the heart of the matter. The financial was just the last straw so to speak.