If You Think This Season’s Hard for You…

Posted on December 18, 2023 by mitchteemley

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Thought for the Week

The holidays are, for some, about present love and past pain. But for others they are the reverse, a time of loneliness and isolation, of only faintly remembered love. I’ve had both, as I’m sure you have. My hope is that each of us would savor our joys this holiday season, find ease in our sorrows, and pray one another through…until there is only present love.

♥

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51 Responses to If You Think This Season’s Hard for You…

  1. Jewish Young Professional "JYP" says:
    December 18, 2023 at 11:59 am

    That cartoon is really clever!

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  2. Zettl Fine Arts says:
    December 18, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Thank you for the laugh, Mitch and Happy holidays to you and your loved ones 🙏🍷❄️

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  3. luisa zambrotta says:
    December 18, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    What a great wish!
    PS The cartoon is brilliant

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  4. Vanya Wryter Consulting says:
    December 18, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Thanks for the humor and the positive message. It’s important to be nice to others during the holidays!

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  5. Nancy Homlitas says:
    December 18, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Thanks for such an encouraging post and for hitting the nail on the head with the hilarious comic. 🙂

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  6. Gail Perry says:
    December 18, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    Joy, Peace, Hope, and Love to you and yours, Mitch. May kindness envelop the world in 2024! 🙏❤️🧸

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  7. cindy knoke says:
    December 18, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    Peace and Joy to you and yours Mitch. ⋆ᗰદ૨૨ʏ⋆ᐠ₍⁽˚⑅̆˚⁾₎ᐟ ⋆ᘓમ૨ıડτന੨ડ⋆

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  8. Rosaliene Bacchus says:
    December 18, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    A blessed Christmas Season with your loved ones, Mitch <3

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  9. Nancy Ruegg says:
    December 18, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    Well said, Mitch (as always). Praise God for his present love, presented to us through Jesus, our Emmanuel–“God with us!”

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  10. successbmine says:
    December 18, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    A beautiful prayer, Mitch. Though we all need this, there are so many people who need it desperately in a special way. May the Lord answer this prayer for all.

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  11. yakpro2015 says:
    December 18, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    Thank you for posting this. I am borrowing it to post on FB with credit to you.Blessings to you and your family!love,J & S

    Joseph Yakovetic 4480 Powderhorn Place Drive Clermont, Florida 34711

    mobile: 909.241.6088

    SDG Soli Deo Gloria “To God Alone the Glory”

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  12. Priscilla Bettis says:
    December 18, 2023 at 9:03 pm

    Cute cartoon! I know a lady who lost her husband on Christmas Eve. She said she felt a little guilty the next day for finding Christmas still so beautiful. But as the years went on, she figured out in her case that she could be joyful and miss him at the same time. I, too, pray that people who have difficult holidays find comfort in their sorrows and increasing joy.

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  13. gpavants says:
    December 18, 2023 at 11:56 pm

    Mitch,

    Yes it’s true. We have to remember who it’s centered around.

    Merry Christmas, Gary

    Gary Avants Forbear Productions * *garyavants66@gmail.com garyavants66@gmail.com

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  14. AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing says:
    December 19, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Merry Christmas a bit early!

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  15. Anonymous says:
    December 19, 2023 at 10:14 am

    The older I get, the more precious Christmas is to me.

    This will be my third Christmas without my mom. But I know that she is with the One who we will be celebrating on Christmas Day. What greater comfort could we possibly have than knowing that our loved ones, who have passed on from this life, are thoroughly enjoying a new life with Jesus!

    Merry Christmas to all!

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  16. Awakening Wonders says:
    December 19, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    A simply beautiful thought for the week, and the cartoon is so darn cute!!!!

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  17. Ann Coleman says:
    December 19, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    Merry Christmas, Mitch!

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  18. Tim Harlow says:
    December 19, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    That’s a great post! Thanks Mitch, and Merry Christmas!

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  19. Antique Works says:
    December 19, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    The joy of the Lord is my strength. I think that covers it for now, for the holiday and forever! Amen!

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  20. gregoryjoel says:
    December 19, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    Merry Christmas Mitch! May you and your family have a holiday blessed with love and peace!

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  21. seekingdivineperspective says:
    December 19, 2023 at 11:46 pm

    You probably saw this, but I think about it every year… http://seekingdivineperspective.com/2019/12/13/some-holiday-advice-to-christian-radio-stations/
    A very blessed Christmas to you and yours. 🙂

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  22. peggywritesblog says:
    December 20, 2023 at 11:22 am

    Love the cartoon! And the prayer for all at Christmas. Thank you and blessings to you and your family. Merry Christmas!

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  23. Antique Works says:
    December 20, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Merry Christmas Mitch!

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  25. Thotaramani says:
    December 21, 2023 at 2:23 am

    May Santa Clause fill every one’s Life with Gifts and Happiness. Happy Christmas Holidays 💐 to All.

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  26. TZ says:
    December 21, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    Loved this!!

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