Comments on NinjaPanza: so, this is Christmas?

That Jess is smart. :)

2012-01-06T10:29:52.599-05:00

That Jess is smart. :)

Oh, Sara, so so sorry. I hope you feel her spirit ...

2011-12-20T06:25:16.497-05:00

Oh, Sara, so so sorry. I hope you feel her spirit in Christmas and celebrate it fully.

Yes friend. Please don't be so hard on yoursel...

2011-12-15T17:03:36.976-05:00

Yes friend. Please don't be so hard on yourself. I wanted to bypass Christmas for a good 3 years. Sometimes I still don't want to think about it. And that's normal. It's fresh. It hurts. You both loved her. You worry about that awesome husband of yours. You think of what could've been for that precious boy. It's ok. And if you don't do any of it, that's fine. Ollie won't know the difference. He'll love you just the same.

oh Sara, i'm so sorry this hasn't been the...

2011-12-14T15:37:53.576-05:00

oh Sara, i'm so sorry this hasn't been the best year for you guys and i really do understand how you could feel kind of awkward to celebrate this time of year, but it doesn't mean you're just moving on and will forget your MIL. she's still with you guys in your hearts and in your memories. maybe you guys could do something that she used to do around this time? when my grandfather passed away (i know it's not the same thing but he meant so much to me and it was so difficult to go on), we made it a point to keep up his traditions around the holidays (he'd always pour a shot of liquor, he'd always greet everyone with a big hug and say the same things, etc). and we talk about him all the time- especially around the holidays.

and when all else fails, crank up the xmas music and sign along LOUDLY.

::huge hugs::