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It has been a few days since I last posted. The Christmas rush overcame me.
It has been quite a ride. Coming into last week, I was in a hum bug mood. I couldn’t get the Christmas spirit going. I was having my pity party that no one wanted to come to.
Christmas Eve came and it was just my wife and I alone. Except that we did a Zoom gathering. ALL of my family was on one screen. Three of my children and their spouses. Nine grandchildren, and a partridge in a pear tree.
We all opened our presents while the others watched. We did gift baskets this year so that we didn’t have to buy so many presents. It was wonderful. Each basket had goodies galore. Wine, bakery goods, nuts, and many other wonderful stuff. The bakery goods were hand made by the way. I have gained six pounds just since Christmas Eve!!
Then we went on and had a very small gathering of my wife’s sister, brother-in-law, their daughter and her husband. We exchanged gifts, and I made out like a bandit. I got a logo mask from my alma mater at Oregon State University. Yah! A great puzzle of different dogs. (I love dogs!) I also got a subscription for Netflix. Already watched seven movies.
Then yesterday afternoon we connected again on Zoom with some close friends we have known for over forty years. One couple was from Cannon Beach, Oregon, and the other was a lady friend from Jacksonville, FL. Each of them also had their children on Zoom with them. It was so much fun. Remembering things from the past and catching up.
Why am I sharing my boring times this holiday? It is because I needed it to happen to get me out of my funk. I was so deep in despair that I couldn’t see the forest through the trees.
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While I was at my pity party, I started thinking about the troops that couldn’t be home for Christmas. Then I really told myself to knock off the whining, and be thankful that they are willing to do that.
I have a few years where I couldn’t be home, and I know the loneliness, and the overwhelming urge to want to be home with family.
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Thank all of you who served away from home during the holidays. It is extra hard, and I admire you for you service during these times.
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President Trump signed to bill that will get the money neded for the troops. I can certainly see why he didn’t want to sign it. It is the biggest pork bill ever. Many bills thrown into one to appease the idiots in Congress.
He was a very brave man to hold out so long, but his better judgment helped him follow through.
He has been a great president, and unless some miracle pops up he will be gone in a few weeks.
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How are you doing during this rush time. Are the walls closing in on you?
You are not alone!! There are over 10,600 fellow veterans here who have your back. They care for you. Many have been in the same boat as you.
If it is gotten too crazy for you, GET HELP!
Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. There are highly qualified counselors there to help you. They will not hang up until they know you are OK.
Do not take on this not so friendly world alone.
1-800-273-8255 Option # 1
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Remember;
You are not alone.
You are not forsaken.
You are not unloved.
And above all…never, ever, give up!
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