back to work

well good morning friends

vacation is over and i am back to work today.  that is, if i get myself going here.  some mornings it is just so hard to move myself out of the house.

also, this is not my favorite time of year, for whatever reason, the holidays always depress me somehow.  im hoping that maybe as i start to decorate a bit this weekend, i might cheer up a bit.

i so enjoyed seeing my younger son over turkey weekend, but i think that now he will not fly up for christmas.  i do understand because it is a big expense, although hubby and i would be willing to help him with it.  but he is a man now and makes his own decisions.

anyway, i have done most of my holiday shopping so that is a plus.  well im off to shower and get dressed now, and i wish for all of you a good day.  at least going into work will get my mind off my mood. 

hugs to all, be safe and well, jacki

Hi Jacki,

I have some difficulty with the Holidays as well. It's sweet and sour for me. Love the feeling of giving and happiness but I still mourn my mother's death that was over 30yrs ago. I used to help her in the kitchen during the Holidays and I can still picture her expressions as she sang while cooking and baking...I miss her. I have a good cry when I'm alone and that seems to take care of it. My son will be home and one of my daughters will be over on Christmas eve with her family but my oldest daughter and her family that live in VA won't be here.
My shopping is almost done and I enjoy driving around looking at Christmas lights so I can keep the spirit going.
This year I will be post-op only a few wks so I'll be focusing on "me" mostly.  Find some things that bring you alot of joy at this time of year and focus on that. The Holidays are natorious for depression. Lots of emotions and expectations. PM me if you just want to chat.

Jacki....hope your day back to work goes smoothly. Remember to take care of you!!

Hugs...connie d

Hello Jacki,
Hope your first day back is a calm one!
Wasn't it just a beautiful Thanksgiving day here in Charlotte last week?  We had 2 of the grandsons here and they were able to get outside and run around. Much better than having to stay inside my small house all day lol!
Good luck today. Glad you made it home all safe and sound!

HUGS
Pam

jacki i so envy you having a vacation!! well i sort of had one when i moved here and was jobless for a couple months...but not the same...i hope your depression goes away soon...putting some christmas decorations out might do the trick...hang in there better days are coming!!

hugs