The holidays are joyful in many ways, but they can also be tough.
Skipping Christmas is often wished for through difficult circumstances and going through each day with merry measure, being joyous all together, simply may not happen.
We all have problems we’re dealing with on various levels. No one is exempt and as we turn on the news, trying to be joyful in a world filled with so much tragedy isn’t easy; it’s hard enough to comprehend.
So I’m offering a little bit of good cheer and inspiration. It’s not a lot and it might not help. Then again, it might make a difference for even one person reading, which would mean the world to me.
Remember, while the road may be unpredictable, you’ll always have “tough and strong” to lean on.
Sending Love, Smiles and Blessings for this day and all days to come,
and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
Lauren ♥
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Thanks a lot Lauren. The best of luck to you too.
You’re welcome and thanks, too, Joe! Happy Holidays and have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely words Lauren. Have a lovely Christmas ❤️ Xxx
Thanks so much, Chris, and wishing you the same! ♥ xoxo
Thank you, Lauren. Hugs! Xx Iris
You’re welcome, Iris, and hugs back for a great weekend and holiday! xo
What a wonderful message! Thank you! Happy holidays to you and your family.
Thanks so much, Shian, and I wish the same for you, too! ♥
Good said Lauren Happy Christmas to all the family and your visitors here x
Thanks, Doron, and wishing you a great weekend and holiday season! xx
Life is full of swings and roundabouts. I always think that when things are going well we should grab life with both hands as these good times will help us through the bad.
Happy Christmas. Hope it’s a great one for you.
Tric, I couldn’t agree with you more! Thanks for your helpful thoughts and Merry Christmas to you and I hope it’s a very happy one, as well! xx
This was a very caring and thoughtful post. Very nice Lauren.
Thanks so much, Kim! I can’t help but think of all the horrible things happening in our world while we’re trying to enjoy the holidays. It’s heartbreaking and I see it right when I open up facebook. It’s such a feeling of helplessness…but I do hope your holidays are merry…hugs
I know. I try to ignore the ugliness but I can’t. Like you say it’s always right in front of us. Have a peaceful holiday.
Thank you for reminding me to shed some light this holiday season. Happy holidays to you and yours, Lauren.
You’re very welcome, John, and thank you for your insightful comment, too! Wishing you the same!
Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
Thanks so much, Ian, and I wish you the same in your warm neck of the woods! 🙂
Happy Holidays! Hugs.
Thanks, Michelle! Sending holiday hugs back! 🙂
Only a little bit of good cheer and inspiration ? !!! Plenty of them dearest Lauren ! Most cheerful and encouraging your warm post ! Love the image of the road with the gorgeous leading lines ; how effectively prepares the viewer for the unpredictability … Well,Cheers & Seasons Greetings!
Have a brilliant day my lovely friend 🙂 ❤ xxx
Aww, thanks so much for your lovely comment, Doda! I’ve only recently returned from my break so I’m far behind on reading blogs but will visit you soon! Sending cheerful hugs to you and wishing you a lovely day and holiday season! 🙂 ♥
Thank you Lauren for the inspiration you bring us with your posts (words and images) throughout the year! Many hugs to you and wishing you a wonderful holiday with family xxoo
Aww, thanks for your kind words, Christy! I can say the same about your posts, too. My daughter’s home now and we’re getting ready to travel to see my family so I’m behind on reading blogs, but I’ll visit you before I leave. 🙂 Many hugs back and all the same wishes for you this holiday season. xoxo
Hi Lauren,
No rush to reply or visit as I know it is a busy time of year. Enjoy your time travelling and the holiday season with your family! We will catch up soon, dear friend xxoo
Everyone has their problems, and it can be a tough time for some. Sometimes you just have to push through the bad times and try to make it through.
That’s really all we can do, Binky! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with all the Wombies!
Hope you have a Happy Christmas, Lauren and that 2015 is kind. jxxxxx
Thanks, Jean, and I wish you the same, my friend…xoxo
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Beautifully said my friend. Big hugs and prayers. Renee ♥
Thanks, Renee, and wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Hugs, too! ♥
Thanks so much, Renee, and all the same back to you! xoxo
Love, blessings, and joy to you and the family, my sweet! May 2015 be marvelous and exciting, fulfilling and inspiring.
❤
Kathryn
Thanks, my beautiful friend, and I wish you and your family all the same! Many hugs and blessings! ♥ xo
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas Lauren.
May it be filled with much Love, Happiness and Joy.
Emu and Ian
Thanks so much, Ian, and may your Christmas be filled with all the same!
{{{Lauren}}} – wishing a blessed and happy Christmastime to you and your lovely family, and health and all good things for the 2015. Sending hugs and love. XO ❤
Thanks, Diane, we had a wonderful time with my family and now I have catching up here to do. 🙂 I hope you had a great Christmas, also, and wishing you all the same in the new year! Much love and many hugs! xoxo
My best wishes for a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! With love Maxima
Thanks so much, Stefan, and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I wish you a new year filled with much love and joy!
feliz navidad y feliz año nuevo Lauren
Thanks so much, John! I hope your Christmas was joyful and wishing you a very Happy New Year!
So very wise, your words! Thank you. They mean much, for all of us who read them, Lauren. Much appreciated – your tender care, concern and thoughtfulness! 🙂 xx
You’re welcome, Penny, and thank YOU for your kind words that are much appreciated, too! It’s good to see you and I hope your holiday was wonderful! Happy early New Year! xo