Can't get in the Christmas spirit

[JLCecilia]

Feeling sorry for myself and I really shouldn’t. I think what really did me in was when I asked DH last night if he’d go to Christmas mass with me and our kids and he said ‘no.’ Just really breaks my heart. Also, I have to work on Christmas Eve which really stinks and I even have to take my lunch early b/c the other lady is leaving early. Just feel like insult added to injury. I have so much to do tonight and DH has made it pretty clear that he probably won’t be doing much on his day off today - probably just sit the kids in front of the t.v. while he watches videos on the computer. I should have all of this done and planned better, but I’m so tired with this pregnancy.

I should be home baking cookies with my kids and reading stories and playing games. I say that, but I don’t spend QT with my kids like I should, just putting out fires in the middle of trying to do ‘my’ thing (cleaning). In the morning, DH will be rushing through ‘our’ Christmas to hurry over to his brother’s house. He even asked me not to make such a big breakfast since we’ll be eating lunch at his brother’s. I can’t even cook for my own family!!!

Add to that, my brother is calling me twice a day to schedule a visit I already told him I don’t have time for. I really just don’t want to see him b/c he’s a jerk to my kids and I’m just tired of him calling me all the time and leaving nasty messages: ‘it sure would be nice if you returned my call.’ At this point, whatever gifts he’s gotten us will not be received well.

Jesus, my heart is not prepared at all. Please help me Lord. Give me the strength I need just to be the mom I need to be to my kids. Nobody else really matters right now but me and them. Help me to kindle the one relationship that still seems salvageable. Help me to love you Lord and desire you in my life. Help me to do what is right and not to let my emotions excuse bad behavior that I know I’ll be tempted to commit.

 

[Trishie]

In the midst of all the pressures, turmoil, and disappointment, may the Lord give you some peace and some happiness.
Your path never seems to be fair or easy.
Sending you a hug,
Trishie

 

[TheRealJuliane]

Your message reminded me of the opening chapter of

Boundaries

Have you ever read it? I think it would help you.

I hope you find peace in spite of all the circumstances. Any chance to go and spend a few minutes in front of Jesus in an adoration chapel?

:heaven:

No matter what is going on in my life, just being quiet with Jesus sorts it all out somehow.

 

[JLCecilia]

As a matter of fact, my weekly hour is this evening 10-11. Hoping I can let everything fall to side and let Jesus in. I will have to check out that book.

 

[deborah2006]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

 

[TheRealJuliane]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

:extrahappy::dancing:

That is fantastic!

Merry Christmas!!!

 

[hsmomforlife]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

That brought tears to my eyes…

 

[mountee]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

Wow, you just blessed me in so many ways, I hope JLCecilia is also encouraged. Merry Christmas to both of you.

 

[lonelypetunia]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

Absolutely Beautiful!!! You are truly an inspiration…

 

[misscath007]

I am alone on Christmas with no family. So… I always focus on , It is only about celebrating the Birth and ask God to put in my spirit what I can do to Honor Jesus’ Birth.
He never fails me as something is always put in my spirit.

This year I was driving by Retirement Home and Felt STRONG urge to pull in.
I went to front desk and asked who normally doesn’t get visitors.
I was given a list of 7 and went to buy gifts for them all.
I will deliver them on Christmas Morning.
Can’t wait to let them know they are not alone and JESUS wants me to Share His Love with
them,
That fills my heart with Joy
Its really about the Celebration of the BIRTH OF JESUS,
Forgive and be Compassionate and Share the Joy of the Birth

Wonderful gesture and a Blessed Christmas wished for you. I participated in my parish’s giving tree and that felt great.

I am in quite a low mood today also, I am asking Jesus for guidance to get me through the rest of Christmas and be thankful that I have a family to spend Christmas with while many others do not. I am sure going to Mass tonight with my sister and nephew will help.