Disabled Veterans, are you able to look forward to Christmas?

2015-12-05T13:45:27-05:00

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 5 at 2015 1:45 PM

2015-12-05T13:45:53-05:00

Absolutely!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 1:47 PM

2015-12-05T13:47:14-05:00

For some reason it just seems like "another" day. Sad on my part. :-(

Response by SFC Wade W. made Dec 5 at 2015 2:22 PM

2015-12-05T14:22:03-05:00

I try every year to make it a special time for my family. It's never easy but the effort must be made.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 3:01 PM

2015-12-05T15:01:17-05:00

I'm a little confused! Why would being a disabled vet cause you not to enjoy the spirit of Christmas? Or to look forward to it. Christmas is a time of joy to celebrate Christ and be with our families. To do for others who are less fortunate then ourselves. Walk through a Shriners hospital and see the smiling faces of children even knowing what lies ahead for them. Children can teach us so much. We shouldn't look in the mirror and feel sorry for ourselves but embrace what is ahead and enjoy to the best of our abilities this thing called life!

Response by PFC Robert Falk made Dec 5 at 2015 11:04 PM

2015-12-05T23:04:18-05:00

This time of year is a drag on me. I can't get gifts for the family, or food to put on the table. We just used the last package of meat that we had. We been eating a little here and there just enough to stay "on our feet" The last time food was brought into the house was in September only because some friends sent it to us. We use propane to cook,hot water,and heat the house that tank has been empty since May can't get it filled till I pay off last winters bill every time I think I can something else pops up that needs the money.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Dec 5 at 2015 11:21 PM

2015-12-05T23:21:56-05:00

I get into for my family. Them celebrating is my gift. My Kids are both in their eary 20s and attend school and still live with us. Wife and daughter love to decorate. I enjoy having a reasonable exchange of gifts. All too often Christmas ends up being nothing more than binge spending and getting in debt. I like having the decorations up, exchanging a few gifts in the morning and Christmas Dinner. I also enjoying riding around at nights and looking at the lights.