tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post8488460189457418619..comments2024-01-11T00:28:08.521-05:00Comments on Caregivingly Yours, MS Spouse Caregiver: Caregiving: plastic baby Jesus, forgive meAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-14339632829859304632007-12-06T21:54:00.000-05:002007-12-06T21:54:00.000-05:00The older I get, the less I want to do the decorat...The older I get, the less I want to do the decorating bit. But I do admire them when others put them up. When I consider the amount of time allotted me for the next few weeks, putting up decorations that will only last until the day after Christmas doesn't make sense. I can think of more rewarding chores and activities than decorating my house with plastic, trees, and lights. It's a lot of work to haul all that stuff down from the attic (we have to climb a ladder to get up there), set it up (branch by branch), string the lights (aagh the worst part!) then add the ornaments. WHy????? It seems meaningless to me at the moment. I'll give gifts, and celebrate Jesus' birthday, but decorating seems more and more a bother. Perhaps it's because there are no children around my house anymore... that may be one reason for my lack of enthusiasm. I've got to find a different way to mark this tradition in my home. I'll come up with something and let you know. bea<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-1374121823379527542007-12-07T12:36:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:36:00.000-05:00:) you're wonderful, wonderfully special and so is...:) you're wonderful, wonderfully special and so is Patti.......you made me smile the both of you. RacheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-51570248091413881622007-12-07T17:28:00.000-05:002007-12-07T17:28:00.000-05:00i love the decorations:) enjoy your weekendDebi love the decorations:) enjoy your weekend<br><br>DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-78723901478275168232007-12-08T17:57:00.000-05:002007-12-08T17:57:00.000-05:00On my "To Do" list for the weekend includes draggi...On my "To Do" list for the weekend includes dragging out the Christmas Decorations. It's almost 5:00 on Saturday and they are still tucked away. Something tells me it won't be finished even if I do get started this weekend!<br><br>The lawn is beautiful! Hopefully, the plastic Jesus is glowing brightly!! <grin><br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-35793219743720496142007-12-09T09:31:00.000-05:002007-12-09T09:31:00.000-05:00Jack and I did the tree and decorations as long as...Jack and I did the tree and decorations as long as we were doing New Year's Open House............but we quit several years ago because it was just too big a job by myself.........and we haven't done anything like that here..........we did have a florist make a large wreath to hang outside of the house........and I did buy a lot of plastic and silk flowers to fill Mom's flower pots that had blooming things in them all year.........I asked a neighbor if it looked too hokie... and before she could answer I said Mom likes it...........and she smiled and said that settled it.......she enjoys the colors and flowers...that is enough!<br><br>We have neighbors who have yard decorations amid the trash and junk in their yard............I just can't believe the attitude of some people in these small towns. <br><br>I admire your courage with the decorations and continuing to bring Patti into the family situations........it is good for Megan and Patti.......I hope you don't injure yourself and slow down all the good times............will think good thoughs for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-26029849964577103862007-12-09T22:02:00.000-05:002007-12-09T22:02:00.000-05:00You know exactly why, Patrick, and thankfully you ...You know exactly why, Patrick, and thankfully you share it with all. You're caring for more "plastic baby Jesuses" than you know, my friend. Please pay attention to your own needs (when you remember you have them) Much love, and bless your sweet spirit, bless your whole family, now carry on as you always do. xoxo CATHY<br>http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-29258423949862367652007-12-11T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:09:00.000-05:00The more I read and the more I come to know you th...The more I read and the more I come to know you the more I am amazed. You are the most incredible human being I have had the pleasure of knowing and if I were in your neck of the woods for your upcoming birthday I would hug your neck.<br><br>You are dear, sweet and kind soul and I'm happy to have crossed paths with you.<br><br>DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com