Holiday Joy Groom and I are quite fond of our 91-year old neighbor, a lady with a sharp sense of humor and a quick tongue. We stop in regularly to visit and check in on her and she said something yesterday that struck a little arrow in my heart.
She mentioned that at her age, she’s noticing that she feels things even more deeply; perhaps the layers of insulation and protection are unraveling. She described that everything takes on more import during the Holidays and what was already painful is even sharper.
I know what she means.
For everyone out there who is missing a loved one, concerned about health issues, worried about bills, or suffering in any way, the Holidays can exacerbate things, as our lives, perhaps, don’t match the joyous tableaux playing out in the magazines, television shows, or social media announcements. It may appear as though everyone else is having a magical time.
I sincerely hope that most people are having a magical time, that life is good and getting better, but for anyone whose heart is breaking, or feels their edges fraying, may comfort and joy find their way to you immediately.
She mentioned that at her age, she’s noticing that she feels things even more deeply; perhaps the layers of insulation and protection are unraveling. She described that everything takes on more import during the Holidays and what was already painful is even sharper.
I know what she means.
For everyone out there who is missing a loved one, concerned about health issues, worried about bills, or suffering in any way, the Holidays can exacerbate things, as our lives, perhaps, don’t match the joyous tableaux playing out in the magazines, television shows, or social media announcements. It may appear as though everyone else is having a magical time.
I sincerely hope that most people are having a magical time, that life is good and getting better, but for anyone whose heart is breaking, or feels their edges fraying, may comfort and joy find their way to you immediately.
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