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40. Thanks, LuckyCharms

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 11:58 AM

Dec 22

My husband lost his youngest brother in 2024, and now one of his older brothers that he shares his birth date with, is near death. Even though we realize that being over 65 means losing older family members and friends, it is still hard to deal with these deaths. I thank you for reminding us to live our lives with lots of love, warm memories of those who have passed away, and treating others with empathy and kindness.

Wishing everyone peace and love for Christmas and hopes for a better, kinder 2026. I am so lucky to have found this forum - all of you lift me up and reinforce my belief in the goodness of people.

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As we age, we tend to lose people. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 21 OP

I hope you get the gift of good health for Christmas! surfered Dec 21 #1

And to you, surfered. I wish you good health too. LuckyCharms Dec 21 #3

I quit smoking at 40. If I hadn't , I'd be dead now surfered Dec 21 #9

I quit smoking and drinking on the same day about 13 years ago... LuckyCharms Dec 21 #10

I quit NYE '93 in solidarity with Jerry. quaint Dec 22 #37

I saw your response a little late, and I wanted to respond... LuckyCharms Dec 23 #53

Health is like the "1" in 1 million dollars. Take it away and all you have is zeros.. I'm at the stage of my life mitch96 Dec 22 #49

I am 85 yrs old and have out lived 3 husbands and two children and at times it is hard Stargazer99 Dec 21 #2

How is your relationship with your children? LuckyCharms Dec 21 #4

My 2 girls are gone but relationship with 2 grandchildren is excellent Stargazer99 Dec 21 #5

That's the thing...it seems that people we were very close to when younger, even family, kind of LuckyCharms Dec 21 #7

Thanks for this dear LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 21 #6

I think a lot of us need it! LuckyCharms Dec 21 #8

A very lovely and heartfelt post Lucky. Boomerproud Dec 21 #11

Thank you Lucky. I have feeling very down about a number of family situations. Your post made me think it is time for me debm55 Dec 21 #12

Yes, it is, deb. electric_blue68 Dec 22 #26

This is so very kind - TBF Dec 21 #13

A thoughtful, important post. Thanks much. With age many people lose touch with appalachiablue Dec 21 #14

Spot on! KnR. n/t iluvtennis Dec 21 #15

That's beautiful. Thank you. Scrivener7 Dec 21 #16

This has impact beyond what one may think.... sprinkleeninow Dec 21 #17

You never know! electric_blue68 Dec 22 #27

Merry Christmas everyone LilElf70 Dec 21 #18

Merry Christmas, LilElf70 Grim Chieftain Dec 21 #23

Scary! Congrats on 10 years! electric_blue68 Dec 22 #28

You are so correct Tree Lady Dec 21 #19

Thank you, Lucky! What a poignant, beautiful message! Like surfered, I'm wishing you good health for Christmas. highplainsdem Dec 21 #20

Right back at ya! Wishing you peace. Joinfortmill Dec 21 #21

Thank you, LuckyCharms, for your wise words. MIButterfly Dec 21 #22

Such wisdom, Lucky. hamsterjill Dec 21 #24

Thanks for writing this and reminding us all what's really important ... our loved ones! AZJonnie Dec 22 #25

TY, and blessings of health and safely, Lucky. electric_blue68 Dec 22 #29

Great OP malaise Dec 22 #30

140th k7r Niagara Dec 22 #31

Just got back from our family Christmas... MiHale Dec 22 #32

may you be touched by the angels onethatcares Dec 22 #33

And, to you as well, wonderful LuckyCharms! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 22 #34

Thank you for your wonderful post LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK Dec 22 #35

Simply because we are born here, simply because we exist, we belong ❤️🧡💛🩵💚💙💜 Clouds Passing Dec 22 #36

Such a good and thoughtful post, my friend! calimary Dec 22 #38

i tend to be the one to call. mom said it takes 2 to tango and the person on the other end can just as easly pick up AllaN01Bear Dec 22 #39

Thanks, LuckyCharms SuperCGB Dec 22 #40

Beautiful flamingdem Dec 22 #41

Merry Merry Christmas ms.pamela Dec 22 #42

That's very sweet. 1WorldHope Dec 22 #43

My parents have passed several years ago, my sister no longer talks to me and has poisoned the remaining kimbutgar Dec 22 #44

Happy Xmas to you too, LC! EuterpeThelo Dec 22 #45

God bless us, everyone BaronChocula Dec 22 #46

And the best to you, Lucky Charms! HeartsCanHope Dec 22 #47

Yes, I agree w/ you. Don't wait until Xmas to give a gift to your friend or whomever. Enjoy life, go out and have a SWBTATTReg Dec 22 #48

You are a beautiful person, LuckyCharms Alice Kramden Dec 22 #50

When you get to be our age....,. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 22 #51

Lucky that is some sage advice. Thank you. bronxiteforever Dec 22 #52

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