Posted on 12/24/2023 3:10:51 PM PST by Skooz
Well, another year, another Christmas Eve. I’ll be home alone with my faithful greyhound, sipping vino and watching George Bailey learn how wonderful life is, which has been my tradition for about 15 years now. Anyone else going it solo tonight?
Nice to meet you Mr. Scrooge! Merry Christmas sir!
As usual, yes.
We observe Christmas, but have dishes it back several notches. The extended family agreed on no gift giving a few years ago. No tree, but some subtle Christmas decor — door wreath quilts, a couple of (empty) stockings.
Alone tonight? Hubby and I are alone together. Just played through the Carols section of a hymnal on the piano. Cats are snoozing.
Do tell
Hope the doggie gets better soon 🙏💟
❤️
Went to a 3pm local time Christmas Eve vigil mass. Never went to Christmas mass so early
You and I are in a similar place, but since my dog passed in October, this Christmas I don’t even have a dog.
But, all is still well anyway.
Merry Christmas!
What’s the difference between outlaws and in-laws?
I’m with ya bro, in spirit if nowhere else.
Two of my four years in the usaf saw me spending Christmas away from fam and essentially alone. I learned then to reach deap and reflect on happy past christmasses, and thereafter to see extra value in traditional christmasses w fam and friends.
[Is Anyone Else Spending Christmas Eve Alone?]
Yes. Me, a female Rat Terrier, and a tropical fish (Betta) of undetermined gender affiliation.
And the Internet. So I have almost the entire accumulated knowledge of six thousand years of human history to keep me occupied.
When one knows Jesus as his or her personal Savior . . . that’s all one needs . . . there’s no “being alone”. Have a blessed Christmas everyone!
Twas the Night Before Jesus Came
‘Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was The matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment this must be The Day!
The light of His face made me cover my head
It was Jesus! Returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His Hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said “It’s not here” My head hung in shame!
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and this sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There’s only one life and when comes the last call
We’ll find that the Bible was true after ALL!
Never alone in spirit with Jesus.
Well Im alone but not lonely. I made a roast for tomorrow and will bake some bread. My family is scattered pretty much all over the map . The Christmas tree is very diff this year. I placed small cardonals and little red candles in holders and the white lights make it glow.
Im 69 and have been single for awhile; married only once. Ive been praying to the Lord for a partner ; male friendship or what it could possibly turn into.
I would enjoy hearing from a man between the age of 69-74 I live in the Upper NorthEast, div, 5’5”, 160 blue eyes,brn hair, somewhat athletic- i like to play golf and fish.
Sincerely
SDF
It used to be one could discuss other topics but the left has politicalized everything.
Merry Christmas. Not alone, but I do have 3 dogs and a brand new wife and 3 sons to spend it with. But a dog is mans-best-friend so you aren’t alone.
So sorry for your loss. I can relate and the reality of it all comes and goes. Solitude works for some. We all know that parting with loved ones hangs in the air and one spouse will have to be first but that does not lessen the grief. Faith and spiritual help are all that we can rely on and time does lessen the pain but not the memories of a better time. You are not alone. Prayers for all who are alone, for whatever reason.
I did. And I pet the dog.
Merry Christmas, everyone. May God bless you all!
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