Christmas thoughts.

figraspberry41
figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 179 Empowering
edited December 2024 in Coffee lounge

Hello everyone! Just wanted to wish everyone at Scope and the Members /Participants

the wish for a peaceful and pleasant Christmas!

To al those people who are spending Christmas Day alone, I shall be thinking of you as I have had to do this in previous years, so I can feel for you. When I worked I used to volunteer to work all of Christmas and New Year to avoid being alone. Unfortunately, many do not have that 'luxury'. For those at home alone, hopefully you will check into the 'chats' and find others in a similar situation to share some conversation with.

Hoping everyone manages to find some peace, comfort and joy this Christmas Season!

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing

    Happy Christmas to you

  • Zipz
    Zipz Community Member Posts: 4,345 Championing

    Will anybody be around on Christmas Day? I'm alone without family. I woke this morning feeling terrible. I'm just trying to focus on the many very happy family Christmasses I've been lucky to have had: the years I had people that loved me.

  • Dendoo
    Dendoo Community Member Posts: 257 Empowering

    Merry Christmas everyone . X


    I guess lots of us will pop in and out tommorow . I know I will esp when family is gone . Feeling rotten myself pain and it’s restrictions .. no way prepared this year for it ! I’ve only got my own kids coming and the partners and a couple of grandchildren . It’s not the same anymore I don’t think . Take care all X

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing

    I will be around for anyone who wants a natter mainly as we're doing Xmas today

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,450 Championing

    morning I might be around I can't say for definite though as we have family around on Christmas Day

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 179 Empowering

    Hi Bluebell21 and anyone else logging on.

    This year, I am fortunate to be going to my son's family for Christmas Day! As I'm recovering from recent surgery and quite limited at what I'm allowed to do at present, so it will be lovely. That said I really feel for those of you who will feel (and be alone, in the sense that you may not physically see someone!) I have been there myself but I have also been fortunate (when I was working) to choose to work all Christmas and New Year. I liked to give back to some of the patient's I would be visiting who would not be seeing anyone else accept the nurse visiting briefly. It also enabled me not to think about being 'home alone'.

    I may not be on line tomorrow but I shall be thinking of you all who are going to have online 'friends' to communicate electronically with. I hope you all manage to find some Peace and comfort from others in similar situations. Thinking of you!

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 179 Empowering

    Hi Bluebell21,

    Sorry, forgot to mention, thank you for your kind thoughts! Wishing everyone a 'Merry Christmas'!

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,427 Online Community Programme Lead

    I know this time of year can be especially tough when you're spending it alone. It's okay to feel however you're feeling, whether that's a bit lonely, reflective, or even relieved to have some quiet time.

    There's always someone on the community over Christmas, it might not be as lively as usual but many of us pop on and spend time together here.

    Merry Christmas to you @figraspberry41

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,720 Championing
    edited December 2024


    Will anybody be around on Christmas Day? I'm alone without family. I woke this morning feeling terrible. I'm just trying to focus on the many very happy family Christmasses I've been lucky to have had: the years I had people that loved me

    Yes Zipz, I'll be here on and off.

    I think when I play my Christmas CD's my aloneness will hit home. I'm fortunate to be able to get outdoors tomorrow for a short while and I don't intend to do any cooking but it will come.

    Happy Christmas eve and see you tomorrow 🤗

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 179 Empowering

    Thankyou to Bluebell 21, Adrian and everyone who has kindly sent messages, they are much appreciated.

    I would like to wish everyone that pops in and out of the 'chat' line today a "Happy Christmas Day!"

    For all of those who are less fortunate than myself today, I am thinking of you, having spent a few Christmas's alone previously. Hopefully, most of you will be able to 'chat' with someone on line through the day and whilst t.v. usually leaves much to be desired, perhaps radio will also help to make things seem less lonely.

    Thank you to everyone taking the time and trouble to log on and be there for anyone joining the conversations! Wishing you all a peaceful and as enjoyable day as you can.

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 179 Empowering

    Hi Bluebell21,

    Thank you for your kind message. Yes, back home and although quite a long day for me Christmas Day was lovely watching the Grandchildren (and adults) open their presents! My son cooked an amazing Christmas lunch for 9, which is amazing for the number of people.

    I hope you also had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the festivities of Boxing Day!

    A HUGE THANK YOU, to everyone for their kind thoughts and comments, all very much appreciated!

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