Well, Sharon, I am one of them. I get so depressed around any holiday time cuz John isn't with me anymore. I definitely know where he is, but, man oh man! It's rough going through these holidays! Mari and I will do our Christmas Eve celebration, like we've been doing since 2002, then on Christmas Day, I'll be in bed. I will not subject myself to anybody else cuz I know I'm not good company that day. Love, Reeva Parry. Legend has it that on Tuesday 12/18/2007 06:59 PM, Sharon Hooley said: >Phil, > >Even though many of us tend to want to relax, be merry, forget about >troubles during the Christmas season, I appreciate it that you're >sending us these messages. I am aware of the dark side. At >Daybreak we talk about holiday stress, and the depression that comes >to people for any reason, who feel like Christmas is supposed to be >Heaven, and of course it is not. I would like you all to stand in >prayer with me for people in our communities we know or know about >who might be going through this. > >Thanks! > >Sharon