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MiHale

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32. Just got back from our family Christmas...

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 08:44 AM

Dec 2025

Still great times…some dear people missing…physically but there in memories…gaps filled with the young kids.
Ghostly conversation replaced by laughs and giggles. Too much food, too little time. Our family is scattered throughout Michigan. We get together at various other times during the year but not ‘all together’.at once. That’s why Christmas time is special.
Great post, Lucky. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

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As we age, we tend to lose people. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 2025 OP

I hope you get the gift of good health for Christmas! surfered Dec 2025 #1

And to you, surfered. I wish you good health too. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #3

I quit smoking at 40. If I hadn't , I'd be dead now surfered Dec 2025 #9

I quit smoking and drinking on the same day about 13 years ago... LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #10

I quit NYE '93 in solidarity with Jerry. quaint Dec 2025 #37

I saw your response a little late, and I wanted to respond... LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #53

Health is like the "1" in 1 million dollars. Take it away and all you have is zeros.. I'm at the stage of my life mitch96 Dec 2025 #49

I am 85 yrs old and have out lived 3 husbands and two children and at times it is hard Stargazer99 Dec 2025 #2

How is your relationship with your children? LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #4

My 2 girls are gone but relationship with 2 grandchildren is excellent Stargazer99 Dec 2025 #5

That's the thing...it seems that people we were very close to when younger, even family, kind of LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #7

Thanks for this dear LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 2025 #6

I think a lot of us need it! LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #8

A very lovely and heartfelt post Lucky. Boomerproud Dec 2025 #11

Thank you Lucky. I have feeling very down about a number of family situations. Your post made me think it is time for me debm55 Dec 2025 #12

Yes, it is, deb. electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #26

This is so very kind - TBF Dec 2025 #13

A thoughtful, important post. Thanks much. With age many people lose touch with appalachiablue Dec 2025 #14

Spot on! KnR. n/t iluvtennis Dec 2025 #15

That's beautiful. Thank you. Scrivener7 Dec 2025 #16

This has impact beyond what one may think.... sprinkleeninow Dec 2025 #17

You never know! electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #27

Merry Christmas everyone LilElf70 Dec 2025 #18

Merry Christmas, LilElf70 Grim Chieftain Dec 2025 #23

Scary! Congrats on 10 years! electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #28

You are so correct Tree Lady Dec 2025 #19

Thank you, Lucky! What a poignant, beautiful message! Like surfered, I'm wishing you good health for Christmas. highplainsdem Dec 2025 #20

Right back at ya! Wishing you peace. Joinfortmill Dec 2025 #21

Thank you, LuckyCharms, for your wise words. MIButterfly Dec 2025 #22

Such wisdom, Lucky. hamsterjill Dec 2025 #24

Thanks for writing this and reminding us all what's really important ... our loved ones! AZJonnie Dec 2025 #25

TY, and blessings of health and safely, Lucky. electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #29

Great OP malaise Dec 2025 #30

140th k7r Niagara Dec 2025 #31

Just got back from our family Christmas... MiHale Dec 2025 #32

may you be touched by the angels onethatcares Dec 2025 #33

And, to you as well, wonderful LuckyCharms! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #34

Thank you for your wonderful post LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK Dec 2025 #35

Simply because we are born here, simply because we exist, we belong ❤️🧡💛🩵💚💙💜 Clouds Passing Dec 2025 #36

Such a good and thoughtful post, my friend! calimary Dec 2025 #38

i tend to be the one to call. mom said it takes 2 to tango and the person on the other end can just as easly pick up AllaN01Bear Dec 2025 #39

Thanks, LuckyCharms SuperCGB Dec 2025 #40

Beautiful flamingdem Dec 2025 #41

Merry Merry Christmas ms.pamela Dec 2025 #42

That's very sweet. 1WorldHope Dec 2025 #43

My parents have passed several years ago, my sister no longer talks to me and has poisoned the remaining kimbutgar Dec 2025 #44

Happy Xmas to you too, LC! EuterpeThelo Dec 2025 #45

God bless us, everyone BaronChocula Dec 2025 #46

And the best to you, Lucky Charms! HeartsCanHope Dec 2025 #47

Yes, I agree w/ you. Don't wait until Xmas to give a gift to your friend or whomever. Enjoy life, go out and have a SWBTATTReg Dec 2025 #48

You are a beautiful person, LuckyCharms Alice Kramden Dec 2025 #50

When you get to be our age....,. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2025 #51

Lucky that is some sage advice. Thank you. bronxiteforever Dec 2025 #52