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berniesandersmittens

(11,349 posts)
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 03:21 PM Dec 2023

Since the Holiday is a current thing allowed in General Discussion

I am a disabled mortician. I like to say I'm just on sebbaticle. Makes me feel smarter...

My only child moved out earlier this year for college. Since it's been just him and I for so long, I've kinda lost my mind this year. Empty nest syndrome is a real thing.

So, obviously I'm not able to afford a super expensive game system or electronic this year. Broke and all... my heart still breaks for those in war and poverty.

I was able to get two packages of dress socks in various designs.

Today I wrapped each individual pair so it seems he has more from me...

I'm laughing and I know he's going to be chuckling tomorrow.


Happy Holidays my dear DU friends. Make it count even when you're down and out.

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Since the Holiday is a current thing allowed in General Discussion (Original Post) berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 OP
Merry Christmas. lapucelle Dec 2023 #1
You too lapucelle berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #2
The love that is going into that gift is priceless. lapucelle Dec 2023 #8
Happy Holidays 😀 malaise Dec 2023 #3
Happy Holiday malaise berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #5
Happy Holidays 🎄 underpants Dec 2023 #4
Thank you berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #6
merry christmas . AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #7
It is the thought that counts berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #14
Merry merry merry christmas. Trueblue1968 Dec 2023 #9
Backatcha berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #16
Back in the dark time, I went through an entire blizzardy cbabe Dec 2023 #10
For Real! berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #20
The Gift is From The Heart Camaromjr Dec 2023 #11
I've known wealthy families who don't get along and aren't happy. yardwork Dec 2023 #12
Happy Holidays! Lunabell Dec 2023 #13
Merry Christmas! Tree Lady Dec 2023 #15
Merry Christmas StarryNite Dec 2023 #17
Happy holidays MyMission Dec 2023 #18
Getting and receiving socks are a tradition in my family! Lars39 Dec 2023 #19
Merry Christmas ! obnoxiousdrunk Dec 2023 #21
Unlike You... ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #22

berniesandersmittens

(11,349 posts)
5. Happy Holiday malaise
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 03:37 PM
Dec 2023

If only good thoughts and intention could make the world better. I'm open to prayers, vibes, curses, blessings, and voodoo at this point.

AllaN01Bear

(18,987 posts)
7. merry christmas .
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 03:42 PM
Dec 2023

just got back from church 35 this morning. let some kids ring the bell. its the thoughts that count not just the gifts .

cbabe

(3,566 posts)
10. Back in the dark time, I went through an entire blizzardy
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 03:46 PM
Dec 2023

winter with no gloves or mittens. But socks! Socks worked. Socks are good. Never disparage a good pair of socks.

Happy merry!

yardwork

(61,846 posts)
12. I've known wealthy families who don't get along and aren't happy.
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 04:15 PM
Dec 2023

It's the love that matters. Your son has your love, and kindness, and caring. He is blessed.

Lunabell

(6,145 posts)
13. Happy Holidays!
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 04:38 PM
Dec 2023

And a very merry Christmas!! I'm broke this year, too. Underemployed lately. But, my nursing agency gave us all a gift certificate for a ham or turkey and veggie sides. So, we're having a spiral sliced bourbon glazed ham with sides. No presents. Just me and the wife, 9 dogs and 2 cats. And beer. Lots of beer.

Tree Lady

(11,551 posts)
15. Merry Christmas!
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 04:52 PM
Dec 2023

My older daughter got me a plastic thing you hang in window. It has a chip out of part of it.

I thought about it and put in center window because it reminds me of her heart.



MyMission

(1,856 posts)
18. Happy holidays
Sun Dec 24, 2023, 05:12 PM
Dec 2023

Your post reminded me of 2 stories.
Almost 30 years ago my boss was giving her daughter 4 new tires for chanukah She gave one tire on each of 4 nights. Big gifts. Daughter was not thrilled, but the next time she needed tires and had to buy them herself she realized was a great gift she'd gotten!
Your idea of wrapping one sock is fun!

Second story. I got 2 different pair of cozy socks for a friend and her teenage daughter, bears are cats. I wrapped them together, told my friend her daughter gets to unwrap the gift and take the one she wants, and my friend would get the other one!

The things we do to make the holidays a bit more fun!

Hope you enjoy your holiday!

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