tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post2202785038769699253..comments2023-11-03T04:45:55.068-06:00Comments on Samantha's Mom- Life with love, and loss and me: Did The Grinch Have it Right?HeatherShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10703395031550941003noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-45471757985632076122010-12-24T09:22:59.529-07:002010-12-24T09:22:59.529-07:00I'm so with you on the seasick crocodile! No f...I'm so with you on the seasick crocodile! No fruitcakes from me - just a tight squeeze for you and one for Bart.<br />With much love,<br />MjMJ Morgan, Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099065184727124129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-29495667281681375632010-12-20T18:28:34.201-07:002010-12-20T18:28:34.201-07:00Sending you love and a hug. You're a remarkabl...Sending you love and a hug. You're a remarkable woman, and so "real." Keeping you close in my heart these days. --KatieKatieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313277516937312963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-86411536251630565262010-12-20T16:27:17.161-07:002010-12-20T16:27:17.161-07:00I so understand and get really groucy with all the...I so understand and get really groucy with all the Christmas cheer and overload. Seems that I miss my Smooch so more right now.<br />But, every so often, I sense her presence or she "kicks me in the rear" to do something I really don't feel like doing.<br /><br />And, I can't bring myself to do Christmas cards either. I bought them, but.......<br /><br />Hang on tight my fabulous daughter. It will soon be a new year.<br /><br />Love,love,love you!!!<br /><br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-88454987625822376452010-12-20T15:50:35.505-07:002010-12-20T15:50:35.505-07:00My husband and I unexpectedly lost my youngest ste...My husband and I unexpectedly lost my youngest stepson ten years ago Thanksgiving week. A week after his 29th birthday. I know exactly how you feel about the spirit lacking and the Christmas cards. Even listening to the radio seemed trite. It has gotten somewhat better, but there are still years I can't bring myself to decorate and cards are a chore. My saying those years has been, "fa la la la la, dammit!" Thinking of you and so many other friends who will be celebrating Christmas missing a loved one.Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-49812358103630762632010-12-20T07:13:51.066-07:002010-12-20T07:13:51.066-07:00Thinking of you and yours and wishing you the best...Thinking of you and yours and wishing you the best.Kim Wombleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492455180502821052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-89766400981942679812010-12-20T07:00:39.517-07:002010-12-20T07:00:39.517-07:00I think the Grinch does have it right sometimes. ...I think the Grinch does have it right sometimes. And there's a reason that those kinds of grinchy stories resonate with people. I think maybe you should go out and get some big grinch slippers and a bottle of wine. (I have both, by the way). And you know we're holding you close to our hearts this season. And always, actually. (and I also want to throw something at the TV for various "miracle" commercials sometimes as well). Much love from all of us!ferfischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184449747019920745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-7267428517945372332010-12-20T00:25:13.614-07:002010-12-20T00:25:13.614-07:00Holding on tight with you. I hope you do find som...Holding on tight with you. I hope you do find something beautiful and special this Christmas. It absolutely won't be the same, but I still hope for you and Bart you are able to. <br /><br />Love you friend. I hope all your travels are safe ones this week.Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695982965264794769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-64451690022763532102010-12-20T00:07:10.449-07:002010-12-20T00:07:10.449-07:00The story of your sister in law is so beautiful. T...The story of your sister in law is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing these feelings and thoughts with us -- thank you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683700514997462882.post-4399330601739766062010-12-19T23:56:58.550-07:002010-12-19T23:56:58.550-07:00Amen. So be it. The "spirit" is mighty e...Amen. So be it. The "spirit" is mighty elusive this year, for so many reasons. Which is why I've become such a lush--good thing my husband's new hobby is making beer. Care to join me?? I'd love, love, love to imbibe with my real, raw, truly authentic namesake. Smooch.Heatherhttp://www.getbornmag.comnoreply@blogger.com