"Often, family members who can't make it to a holiday celebration feel left out, even resentful. They may think, 'The rest of the family's together and I'm not there.' 'I'm overseas in Iraq' or 'I'm away at college' or 'I'm elderly and away from home.' It's very isolating.If possible, use technology to stay connected, such as conference calls, instant video messaging, webcams or mailed video greetings. Think, too, about sending distant relatives packages containing traditional foods and photographs of past parties. Dig out that picture of you with that person a
t the holidays, celebrating when you were children or from a few years back.
t the holidays, celebrating when you were children or from a few years back.Gifts are another way to bring together people who are apart geographically. Early on, have people draw names for a gift exchange, including those people who won't be able to attend the later celebration. Then mail the present to the person in time for the holiday, thereby including him or her in the family's festivities." (Note - it's not too late ... get on the phone today and set it up!)
~ Linda
Quoted in Poughkeepsie Journal
December 9, 2007
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Welcome to the table, friend!
This is where we gather and hang out. I'd love for you to pull up a chair and jump right into the conversation. Or simply say 'hello.'
l'll be dropping in to visit you sometime soon ...
Linda