tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post3688990671892531548..comments2024-01-20T20:13:48.901-07:00Comments on Widow Chick: The Holidays Come Early for Widows: Shopping for the Perfect Nervous BreakdownWidow Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15830496557976820633noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-89348092592663302702010-11-09T20:25:13.419-07:002010-11-09T20:25:13.419-07:00Wow I thought it was only me that feels like I'...Wow I thought it was only me that feels like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown when she all the xmas stuff. My spouse did all the decorating and most of the shopping. He always went overboard on buying gifts. Now this year I'm lost and I know I have to be strong for my daughter.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384235782582112009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-69495372153577769032010-11-09T13:57:51.755-07:002010-11-09T13:57:51.755-07:00Yep, I could have written this story too. Tim lov...Yep, I could have written this story too. Tim loved to go overboard at Christmas, one year I got 20 boxes of assorted fiesta ware. Individually packed. Last year...Nothing. I don't read the men's catalogs and if they come in the mail they go straight in the garbage!jamie kenneyhttp://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000138130330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-50243626369313823002010-11-09T07:17:55.975-07:002010-11-09T07:17:55.975-07:00You sure do know how to hit the nail right on the ...You sure do know how to hit the nail right on the head! I have had the panic attacks in the mall and in the auto store when I went to get a simple bottle of glass cleaner. I am to my surprise doing better than what I expected at this point other than the fact that yes, I too have stopped in the middle of the Department store and just stared at the Christmas stuff. I am pretty good at faking and putting on a smile so I am sure I will do this alot for the kids sake, but we all know on the inside, I could break at any moment!Amy Brumfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-60605070837578265872010-11-08T21:22:56.327-07:002010-11-08T21:22:56.327-07:00This is my second set of holidays without my belov...This is my second set of holidays without my beloved Nelson. All year I haven't been able to look at men's clothes in a catalog--or a store--without getting tears in my eyes. And now the holiday catalogs are in. I've learned to avoid the men's clothing section of clothing catalogs, but I keep seeing stuff he'd like in other catalogs, and it hurts Every. Single. Time. I hate it. <br /><br />Last year it was so fresh--Christmas was just two months in--I didn't buy a single present for anybody. I think my family realized I was still in shock and went easy on me. This year I'm making whatever gifts people are getting. And they're going to be grateful or...yeah, whatever.Hira Animfeftehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463914387875684115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-56797807088098275712010-11-08T20:59:27.176-07:002010-11-08T20:59:27.176-07:00At five years, I'm still a work in progress to...At five years, I'm still a work in progress too! My husband was the holiday guy. He loved Christmas and he did all the shopping. I'm not much of a shopper and am all about the process so it takes me forever to make a decision...so, I gladly gave the shopping to him. I was in a panic the first holiday, but it was ok...we were away from home. The holidays since have been here at home and get a bit less painful every year, but you are so right...it's just not the same. I became an online shopper (that's what he did) and so far so good...this year will be tough tho' money is nowhere to be found. <br />One year I even set up the video camera like he used to do...I don't sob anymore and we seem to get through...but always something that is missing...him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-62089606593384512292010-11-08T19:12:01.329-07:002010-11-08T19:12:01.329-07:00Ah WC, not sure what made me laugh more, but my De...Ah WC, not sure what made me laugh more, but my Dear was color blind so..."does it sound like a red shirt or..." surely did. And I still have the packages of wildflower seeds given one birthday, he was proud of the idea. He did love Valentine's though, a total sap about it. I was too still in shock last Feb, only a month out, for it to hit.<br /><br />Poignant would describe this post so wonderfully written. Thanks, always, for the humor with which you leaven the sorrow. We all takes our hope and courage where and as we can.Linda M. Epsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483121679256889932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-1780077504887258772010-11-08T18:42:16.803-07:002010-11-08T18:42:16.803-07:00Chuck wasnt much of a "holiday" person.....Chuck wasnt much of a "holiday" person.. and our daughter is the same... still, the second year I had a big holiday party. Didnt help me a bit. cant remember third and 4th year.. This year I will just decorate the heck out of our Book Store and wrap treats for the dogs. DD and DSiLaw already have their gifts.. DD just dosnt know it yet :) no family besides them to buy for so I ordered a few things for me and bought myself a new coffee maker.Nancy Mhttp://www.wheatlandbooknook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410599077591449670.post-23428471437452053082010-11-08T18:29:17.074-07:002010-11-08T18:29:17.074-07:00This brought tears to my eyes...ok I'm lying I...This brought tears to my eyes...ok I'm lying I'm a mess right now. This will be my first Christmas without my DH and I'm already dreading it. I would always do the shopping for our 2 boys and then about a week before Christmas he would do his own for the boys and spoil the heck out of them he always got them the "good gifts". I have been reading your blog and follow you on FB your posts make me laugh some days Thank You for that!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com