Hi Everyone, my name is Eric. My brother Michael is currently serving in the U.S. ARMY fighting in Iraq. This Holiday doesn’t seem to be the same since he left us back in October. I’m just not in the “Holiday Spirit.”
Michael is doing a wonderful thing, serving his Country, and protecting us from harm. I’m proud to say I have a brother who is a U.S. Solider. There are no braver men out there, than our troops fighting in Iraq. Without them, we would not be able to get up each morning and go about our lives in a normal manner.
The Holidays this year just don’t seem the same. I’m not into the shopping part nor listening to the music playing on the radio. I’m majoring in Broadcast Journalism at Quinnipiac University. I really don’t watch the news because I don’t want to hear about the car bombings and other killings happening over seas.i know that must seem odd, he’s a journalist, but aviods the news. I try not think about all of that. However, some how all of this comes to mind and diminishes the meaning of the up coming Holiday’s essence.
What should I celebrate?
Am I wrong for the way I feel?
Wrong? Of course not. I’d be beside myself if my brother was in Iraq; I don’t know how families of soldiers even get through the day. Thank him for me, and thanks to your family – you have all made a sacrifice too.
What should you celebrate? I don’t know. Are there kids in your life? Nieces, nephews, young cousins? Sometimes when we’re burnt out on the holidays, or just not feeling it for whatever reason, trying to see it through their eyes can change your whole attitude. I know I’m very lucky to get to spend Christmas morning with my niece and nephew – it’s kind of unabashed happiness and unbridled enthusiasm.
Try to find one thing about the holiday that still brings you joy, and focus on that. I love sitting in the dark, watching the lights on the tree. It’s so peaceful, and for a few minutes, the anticipation and magic of Christmas is there again.