It’s November 1st and I cried in the partially stocked Christmas section of Target.
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The holiday season has officially begun for most. This season is my favorite of all the seasons. I love the decorations, the music, the cold weather, the joy, the hope, and the overall spirit of this time of year. But this year, it’s different.
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This year, we won’t be in our own home for the holiday season. This year, I don’t get to decorate a tree. This year, I’ve lost two loved ones, one on each side of my family. This year, I don’t get to celebrate with them. This year, we aren’t going to take Christmas photos for Christmas cards. This year, we aren’t keeping the traditions. This year, it’s just different. It’s sad. And honestly, it’s disappointing.
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As I stood in Target, surrounded by employees trying to get everything on the shelves in time for the after-Halloween-rush, I cried. I cried over lost dreams for this season. I cried over the multiple plans that have fallen through or got rescheduled. I cried over the feeling of inadequacy I feel for not being able to truly embrace this season like I want to.
The holiday season is so much fun and there is so much goodness that comes from it. But don’t forget that it also brings hurt, grief, disappointment, and insecurities for some. Smile at the people that look overwhelmed at the store, send a sweet message to your friend that feels like everything has to look like Pinterest this time of year, and hug your family a little tighter this year because it could be your last.
Don’t let this holiday season fly by without embracing what this season is really about - the hope that we have in Jesus. Be that hope to the people around you even if they’re strangers. ❤️
Hi, my name is Courtney.
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I have been married for 2 1/2 years. I have moved more since being married than I have my whole life before marriage.
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I like my coffee beige and will almost always choose something sweet if given the choice.
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I LOVE math and made a 103 on my first college statistics test.
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I would rather be somewhere chilly with mountains than the beach on any given day.
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My favorite food is Italian and I could honestly eat pasta every day if that was an acceptable thing to do.
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I can’t whistle. I had braces for six years, maybe that explains it?!
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The past two years of my life have been some of the hardest, most challenging, and most testing. These past few years, I wouldn’t wish on anyone. But I’ve survived. I’ve learned, grown, and found some places in my heart that maybe I wasn’t paying enough attention to before. There is a quote, “you’ve survived 100% of your worst days.” I did and you can too!
Now it’s your turn, share a fun fact or two about you and where you’re from! Don’t be shy ☺️
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