Personal Well, With the Way the Weather Is Across the Country - and Especially

[ChefBeckyD]

Well, with the way the weather is across the country - and especially here in MI, it looks very likely that DB & his family won't be coming for Christmas after all.

I'm feeling sad right now.

 

[BettieC]

Re: DisappointmentI know the feeling!! My 20yr old DS is in NC, and I am in NJ. He won't be coming home. The first Christmas that I won't spend with him. :cry:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Re: Disappointment

I know the feeling!! My 20yr old DS is in NC, and I am in NJ. He won't be coming home. The first Christmas that I won't spend with him. :cry:

Yeah - it's the freezing rain/ice/sleet in the mountains that is keeping them from coming. They'd be traveling from VA.

Sorry about your son too!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Re: DisappointmentBecky and Betty- I'm very sorry about this, that is a bummer! It would be great to have family around. I went 7 Chirstmas's without my family and this year will be the same because of the weather and we all live in the same state this year! DH went out to buy some parts to give the snow blower a tune-up and said no one is out and the roads are terrible. We are supposed to get another 8-12 inches, plus off and on sleet...

I spent 15 hours in my car this week commuting to and from work, and I only live 18 miles away (which is about a 20 minute drive during normal traffic)

Hang in there guys, and may Jesus comfort you this Christmas, and warm your hearts...

 

[candiejayne]

Re: DisappointmentI'm so sorry to hear that, I would be crushed if I couldn't spend the holidays with family.

 

[raebates]

Re: DisappointmentI'm so sorry. I know you're disappointed.

 

[janetupnorth]

Re: DisappointmentAwww Becky...hugs from across the big puddle. I wish I could send you some of our cold but clear weather. Of course, we'll be getting snow tonight.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Re: Disappointmentsorry to hear that Becky.

 

[chefann]

Re: DisappointmentYeah- that stinks. I know you were really looking forward to seeing them.

 

[gailz2]

Re: DisappointmentThat is a disappointment, I'm sure. Try to make plans to visit in January! Would be a nice lift in the middle of winter. Isn't there a Russian Christmas or something mid-Jan??

 

[Ginger428]

Re: DisappointmentBecky,
I'm SO sorry to hear that! BIG hugs from a slightly (6-8 inches) snowed in NY.

 

[janetupnorth]

Re: Disappointment

That is a disappointment, I'm sure. Try to make plans to visit in January! Would be a nice lift in the middle of winter. Isn't there a Russian Christmas or something mid-Jan??

Becky's brother is in the military so his schedule probably isn't that flexible!

 

[JAE]

Re: DisappointmentSorry Becky. Hope you're doing okay.

 

[Chef Michelle D]

Re: Disappointment

I spent 15 hours in my car this week commuting to and from work, and I only live 18 miles away (which is about a 20 minute drive during normal traffic)

Kacey how are things working out with your DH working at your company? I hope well. Sorry for the highjack.

The weather has been awful her in MA too, we had snow and freezing rain last Friday some people in MA and NH still have no power over a week later. Then yesterday we had about 11" of snow and another storm is coming tomorrow.

 

[dannyzmom]

Re: DisappointmentAw, you guys...I am so sorry. Being searated from our loved ones at the holidays really rots

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Re: DisappointmentI'm so sorry for all of you who won't be with your family for Christmas.

I have the opposite problem! We have most of our town without power! We are the ONLY house with power out of our entire extended family! I have my parents staying here for the second night tonight. Which is wonderful to spend time with them, but I miss my bed! The couch is not very comfortable!

My sisters were here today - taking showers and baking cookies!

 

[PamperedDor]

Re: DisappointmentOh Becky - I am sorry that you all won't be together for the holiday! I can't imagine!

We are hoping weather holds out for us next week - DH and Myself and all the kids are flying to Ireland - everyone will be soooooo disappointed if we dont get there -

Hugs Becky!!! They are there in spirit!

 

[AnnieBee]

Re: DisappointmentOh Becky... You never know, they might still make it. We got back here at midnight last night, instead of coming home today, to get ahead of the weather. Of course now it looks as though the worst is past and we could have driven home today...

But on the other hand, better to be safe than sorry.

I do really hope they make it though...

 

[ChefBeckyD]

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Oh Becky... You never know, they might still make it. We got back here at midnight last night, instead of coming home today, to get ahead of the weather. Of course now it looks as though the worst is past and we could have driven home today...

But on the other hand, better to be safe than sorry.

I do really hope they make it though...

No, they won't be coming now. It's not just the weather here that is stopping them, it's the weather further south too. They would have to drive through the mountains to get here, and it's supposed to be treacherous through there. Plus, my brother MUST report back for duty in New Orleans the Monday following Christmas - and he is concerned he would get stuck, and not be able to get his family back to VA in time to hop a flight to LA.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Re: DisappointmentI'm very sorry Becky! I don't like it when my friends are sad. If I could, I'd drive to MI to give you a big fat hug!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Re: Disappointment

I'm very sorry Becky! I don't like it when my friends are sad. If I could, I'd drive to MI to give you a big fat hug!

Thanks Sweetie! It's too treacherous here right now for you to be driving over though. DH just called to tell me he was leaving church, and on his way to work....he has to at least get some paths cleared for emergencies there. He says that it is completely crazy out there, and he's so glad I didn't attempt church this morning! And he has a big 4wd Truck!

 

[pampchefsarah]

Re: DisappointmentYeah, we can't get my son home for Christmas, either - just too expensive. He will, however, be able to spend Christmas with my Mom and sister, so that's a comfort. But, it's the first Christmas in 20 years without my Tiger-bear!

 

[PamperChefCarol]

Re: DisappointmentTo all those who can't be with their loved ones this holiday, please remember how much you care about them and want them to be safe.

We got a call Sunday about my husbands best friend who is dying and they are getting his family together in Traverse City to spend some time with him before he passes. Very depressing, but of course, we are dropping everything and going. We couldn't get organized yesterday (dogs, etc) but we are on our way out this afternoon. I hear the weather up there is snowing, roads are a mess, etc but we have a 4WD SUV and my husband is an excellent bad weather driver.

The holidays are all about letting others know you care about them, please, don't wait.

Happy Hanukahah (I think I mangled the spelling of that very badly, I am sorry) , Merry Christmas to all, and everyone, please be safe.

 

[gailz2]

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Becky's brother is in the military so his schedule probably isn't that flexible!

I didn't know he was in the military Janet. No need to use "!!!" like I should have known. Sorry Becky. I had a son in the military so I know how hard it is when they can't be home for the holidays.