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BlueToTheBone

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20. THis is why I hate Christmas
Sun Dec 25, 2011, 10:13 AM
Dec 2011

The obligatory gift giving; the over expectation, the inevitable let down, the feelings of less than, uhh. It's just too hard. I have my arms around you. I can not imagine your stress and pain at trying to be all that others need and expect.

May this next year give you solace and relief and all that you need.

May your compassion grow and cover all those who come in your presence.

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I think a lot of folks can relate kimmerspixelated Dec 2011 #1
I hear you Matariki Dec 2011 #2
What would it take -- Remember Me Dec 2011 #3
oh yea FirstLight Dec 2011 #4
Boy, I hear ya. Remember Me Dec 2011 #7
I LOVE that idea Matariki Dec 2011 #9
Our family does Secret Santa. Dulcinea Dec 2011 #10
bless you shanti Dec 2011 #5
Here in Howlerville Howler Dec 2011 #6
that's kinda where i am going, too FirstLight Dec 2011 #8
I love all your suggestions! Dulcinea Dec 2011 #11
My sister is having a hard time financially eilen Dec 2011 #12
I love this... OneGrassRoot Dec 2011 #13
I hope the 21 year old has SheilaT Dec 2011 #21
I'm odd woman out Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #14
That's really good advice.... OneGrassRoot Dec 2011 #17
Thanks, OGR Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #19
too true! *gifts* come in many forms FirstLight Dec 2011 #15
*chills* Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #16
... OneGrassRoot Dec 2011 #18
THis is why I hate Christmas BlueToTheBone Dec 2011 #20
Heads up everyone. SheilaT Dec 2011 #22
well it really didn't matter much in the end... FirstLight Dec 2011 #23
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