whats your plans for christmas?

toddsmack2k · Dec 6, 2003, 03:42 PM

Usually this is a wonderful time for me and the family. However this year there are some great burdens on us with my fathers sickness.

That being said I will still make the most of every moment I have left with him and give my kids the same wonderful christmas they have every year. They need not know of the sad things happening. The holidays to me are aways about spening time with my immediate family and catching up with some distant relatives to let them know they still are loved and thought about.

I know I probably sound like a downer but I am human. Regardless of what happens I still will happily trim the tree, Wrap the kids gifts with a smile and tell all my friends and family I love them and Merry christmas!

Dyre Straits · Dec 6, 2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by toddsmack2k
Usually this is a wonderful time for me and the family. However this year there are some great burdens on us with my fathers sickness. .....

Todd, I know very well what you're going through. We went through this with my Dad 3 years ago. He had been having serious health problems for months and months. Even had surgery the summer before. Just 3 weeks before Christmas, we found out he had inoperable cancer. I hope your experience has a happier ending.

At any rate, you and your family, are in my thoughts and prayers.

toddsmack2k · Dec 6, 2003, 04:49 PM

Thank you Dyre, but unfortunately my father has about the same thing. He has Cancer in his lungs and brain. He has gone downhill very fast and just this week they gave him 2 weeks. So it is tough but we will make it through like always. Thanks for your prayers bud!

Regardless this is to me what the season is about and that is loving our friends and family. If anything this ordeal has certainly made that even stronger in my mind. To all of you cherish and treasure your friends and family and have a Merry Christmas and make the most of this special time of year.

bunnyboiler · Dec 6, 2003, 11:38 PM

My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

tastyweat · Dec 6, 2003, 11:40 PM

poor bunny

Dyre Straits · Dec 6, 2003, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by bunnyboiler
My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

Very, very sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family.

bunnyboiler · Dec 6, 2003, 11:50 PM

Thank you guys.

kinetic · Dec 6, 2003, 11:55 PM

Christmas can be very painful for those who have lost loved ones! My own mother died shortly after Christmas almost 10 years ago and it is still a painful memory.

For all those going through hard times my thoughts are with you and your families!

shortstuff · Dec 6, 2003, 11:59 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to those who's loved ones are going through a rough time.

Todd, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have been lucky to have only lost one member of my family. It was my step-dad's dad. He was a great man and I still miss him greatly.

Logla · Dec 7, 2003, 12:25 AM

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Originally posted by bunnyboiler
My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

I send you my best to get through it. I had a similar experience at the beginning of this year and know how hard it can be on a family. Stay strong and you will get through the hard times. Best Wishes.

Mac Daddy · Dec 7, 2003, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by Zardon
Any thing nice planned, family time? i know some people like a vacation "away" from christmas, but for me its a time of eating, drinking and spending time with the family and watching TV.

THX for asking BRO .. for me Christmas is a time for family and friends ..
Good times .. good food and good drink.

My christmas is quite simple .. Christmas eve .. not set ..
Christmas Day .. spending the day with my family .. and my MOM

My thoughts and best wishes too Allen and Tood and their familys upon the Holiday Season

PPS: misspelling was intentional

krazy1 · Dec 7, 2003, 01:22 AM

Unfortunatly for me Christmas this year will be a quiet & lonley one. Working for a retail company means I have to work the day after Christmas (Friday) and unfortunatly I did not get my vacation time in soon enough so I have to work that day. My wife is going to see her family in MN for Christmas and is taking my daughter with her so I get to spend Christmas all by myself...

I tried to get her to go after Christmas but she insits she needs to see her family on Christmas. Guess what bothers me is I am not included in that word "family".... oh well.... I will have to do something nice for myself...

Mac Daddy · Dec 7, 2003, 01:35 AM

That seems like an unfortunate set of circumstances bro ...
Hope it all works out for ya

Logla · Dec 7, 2003, 10:32 AM

I'll be working the morning of Christmas Eve (If there are any staff left at work breaking PCs, that is) Then later I'll be off to the local pub to meet up with friends I haven't seen in months.

Christmas Day is hectic for me. First up we go to my girlfriends parents house to hand out pressies to her nieces and nephews and the rest of the family - that part is anarchaic with four excited young ones running about. After that we will be off to visit my Grandparents and then we visit my parents. Once everyone meets up at my folks place, all the guys dissappear off to the pub for an hour while the girls enjoy wine and gossip at the house.

We will all go back to my folks place for Christmas dinner and relax and have a good time. After that comes the afternoon nap and then everyone gets up again and heads off to my Aunties place for more present giving (to even more excited kids) and some more drinks.

And after that exhausting schedule, I'll probably get the call to go for even more drinks and relaxation with the friends I haven't seen in months at the only pub in the city open on Christmas night.

Boxing day will see me nursing a hangover.

Highwood · Dec 7, 2003, 05:45 PM

I’m going to Saskatchewan to spend Christmas with my family, damn its cold there.

Its not going to be an easy Christmas for my family this year as it is the first Christmas since my younger brother passed away.

tastyweat · Dec 7, 2003, 08:19 PM

damn! There is far too much death going around on this forum!

My cincerest condolences to anyone who has lost someone dear to them.

**MIG-31** · Dec 7, 2003, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by bunnyboiler
My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

very sorry to hear of your loss,many condolences.

FuNsTeR · Dec 7, 2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by bunnyboiler
My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

sorry to hear that buddy

krazy1 · Dec 7, 2003, 10:22 PM

I too am sorry to hear that and I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. My father passed away almost 6 years ago. The first Christmas was pretty tough.... I also had to get my mom through it. I don't know what was tougher, trying to get through Christmas with out him or trying to help mom get through it. Life throws some rough curve balls every so often and usually at the wrong time....

Keep your chin up and you will make it through it... To look at the positive side, getting through this will make you that much more of a stronger person.... Like I said, keep your chin up...

Mac Daddy · Dec 8, 2003, 12:37 AM

I agree with you Krazy1 and hope all of those with ill relatives and friends pull through and enjoy the season as best you can. As for the others my condolences and best wishes to you and your familys.
Bunnyboiler and my old friend Highwood .. best wishes and remember you have friends here on DH.

Highwood I had no idea brother .. Comes as quite a shock ....

Once again a Safe and Happy Holidays to everyone on Driverheaven

Dec 6, 2003, 03:42 PM	#31
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Usually this is a wonderful time for me and the family. However this year there are some great burdens on us with my fathers sickness. That being said I will still make the most of every moment I have left with him and give my kids the same wonderful christmas they have every year. They need not know of the sad things happening. The holidays to me are aways about spening time with my immediate family and catching up with some distant relatives to let them know they still are loved and thought about. I know I probably sound like a downer but I am human. Regardless of what happens I still will happily trim the tree, Wrap the kids gifts with a smile and tell all my friends and family I love them and Merry christmas! __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Dec 6, 2003, 04:49 PM	#33
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Thank you Dyre, but unfortunately my father has about the same thing. He has Cancer in his lungs and brain. He has gone downhill very fast and just this week they gave him 2 weeks. So it is tough but we will make it through like always. Thanks for your prayers bud! Regardless this is to me what the season is about and that is loving our friends and family. If anything this ordeal has certainly made that even stronger in my mind. To all of you cherish and treasure your friends and family and have a Merry Christmas and make the most of this special time of year. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Dec 6, 2003, 11:40 PM	#35
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	poor bunny __________________

Dec 7, 2003, 01:22 AM	#42
krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	Unfortunatly for me Christmas this year will be a quiet & lonley one. Working for a retail company means I have to work the day after Christmas (Friday) and unfortunatly I did not get my vacation time in soon enough so I have to work that day. My wife is going to see her family in MN for Christmas and is taking my daughter with her so I get to spend Christmas all by myself... I tried to get her to go after Christmas but she insits she needs to see her family on Christmas. Guess what bothers me is I am not included in that word "family".... oh well.... I will have to do something nice for myself... __________________

Dec 7, 2003, 01:35 AM	#43
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	That seems like an unfortunate set of circumstances bro ... Hope it all works out for ya __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Dec 6, 2003, 11:38 PM	#34
bunnyboiler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: wigan,lancs uk Posts: 0 Rep Power: 0	My dad just died of cancer, need to get my mum through christmas, not coping very well.

Dec 6, 2003, 11:50 PM	#37
bunnyboiler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: wigan,lancs uk Posts: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thank you guys.

Dec 6, 2003, 11:55 PM	#38
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	Christmas can be very painful for those who have lost loved ones! My own mother died shortly after Christmas almost 10 years ago and it is still a painful memory. For all those going through hard times my thoughts are with you and your families!

Dec 6, 2003, 11:59 PM	#39
shortstuff Sweetness Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,835 Rep Power: 0	My thoughts and prayers go out to those who's loved ones are going through a rough time. Todd, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have been lucky to have only lost one member of my family. It was my step-dad's dad. He was a great man and I still miss him greatly.

Dec 7, 2003, 10:32 AM	#44
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	I'll be working the morning of Christmas Eve (If there are any staff left at work breaking PCs, that is) Then later I'll be off to the local pub to meet up with friends I haven't seen in months. Christmas Day is hectic for me. First up we go to my girlfriends parents house to hand out pressies to her nieces and nephews and the rest of the family - that part is anarchaic with four excited young ones running about. After that we will be off to visit my Grandparents and then we visit my parents. Once everyone meets up at my folks place, all the guys dissappear off to the pub for an hour while the girls enjoy wine and gossip at the house. We will all go back to my folks place for Christmas dinner and relax and have a good time. After that comes the afternoon nap and then everyone gets up again and heads off to my Aunties place for more present giving (to even more excited kids) and some more drinks. And after that exhausting schedule, I'll probably get the call to go for even more drinks and relaxation with the friends I haven't seen in months at the only pub in the city open on Christmas night. Boxing day will see me nursing a hangover.

Dec 7, 2003, 05:45 PM	#45
Highwood Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 504 Rep Power: 0	I’m going to Saskatchewan to spend Christmas with my family, damn its cold there. Its not going to be an easy Christmas for my family this year as it is the first Christmas since my younger brother passed away.

Dec 7, 2003, 08:19 PM	#46
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	damn! There is far too much death going around on this forum! My cincerest condolences to anyone who has lost someone dear to them. __________________

Dec 7, 2003, 10:22 PM	#49
krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	I too am sorry to hear that and I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. My father passed away almost 6 years ago. The first Christmas was pretty tough.... I also had to get my mom through it. I don't know what was tougher, trying to get through Christmas with out him or trying to help mom get through it. Life throws some rough curve balls every so often and usually at the wrong time.... Keep your chin up and you will make it through it... To look at the positive side, getting through this will make you that much more of a stronger person.... Like I said, keep your chin up... __________________

Dec 8, 2003, 12:37 AM	#50
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	I agree with you Krazy1 and hope all of those with ill relatives and friends pull through and enjoy the season as best you can. As for the others my condolences and best wishes to you and your familys. Bunnyboiler and my old friend Highwood .. best wishes and remember you have friends here on DH. Highwood I had no idea brother .. Comes as quite a shock .... Once again a Safe and Happy Holidays to everyone on Driverheaven __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen