This is my first Christmas Day with my husband. He was brought up Christian. We had Christmas dinner on the eve of the 25th with his family, and then today we went for Juma at the mosque with my family….he celebrated Eid for the first time, and I met with his family for Christmas. Participating in both celebrations brought me together with all our friends, family, neighbours….it was lovely and wonderful….but it brought to mind too clear of all the people not in our lives. My aunt who was in a car crash, the other aunt who died out of illness, my grandparents, friends….all of those who have passed away and they may rest in blessed peace. It also brought to heart all of those friends and family who have chosen to die in our hearts, if not in reality. I stand back sometimes, astounded by the actions taken by some when they choose not to be friends anymore, mostly lost during the period I was going through my divorce, but others too.
I am truly grateful to all my childhood friends, university friends, new friends, old friends and family for being in our lives, and for choosing to be in our lives, hundreds of friends and family who have chosen to be supportive through my divorce, through my marriage, throughout my life choices. Thank you. We have received your cards, emails and phone messages wishing us a merry Christmas, and before that, wishing us a Eid Mubarak. Thank you, and more thank yous.
