On feeling apathetic

[Mrs. H.]

I'm glad to see that I"m not the only one feeling apathetic about Easter this year. I wish I could just fast forward to next Monday and get it over with, lol.

Now, just so you know, I am a religious person, but due to unforseen circumstances, we will not be able to attend any Easter services. Dh has family coming in from the four corners of the world all week, some of which we have to house, we have a huge gathering on Saturday for his family, which will be fun, but also just seems like a hassle of cooking, cleaning, and trying to squeeze an extra 3-6 people into a house that already houses 7.

My super-devout grandmother isn't even going to attend Easter services because of our family's gathering, and my mom is upset that we are not going to her church on Sunday, which is a whole 'nother ball of wax. On top of that, my mom has just this week moved back in with her husband, a man who is verbally abusive. She thinks maybe he has changed this time. This is their fifth separation in 12 years. Also, my young cousin (18, just out of high school) just found out she's pregnant, but the father is not going to be responsible, so there's all that family drama and tension.

:mad: All this drama...I could really do without it.

[Jean in Newcastle]

I'm so sorry that you are going through this right now. Remember, it doesn't have to be Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. :grouphug:

[Liz CA]

I'm glad to see that I"m not the only one feeling apathetic about Easter this year. I wish I could just fast forward to next Monday and get it over with, lol.

Now, just so you know, I am a religious person, but due to unforseen circumstances, we will not be able to attend any Easter services. Dh has family coming in from the four corners of the world all week, some of which we have to house, we have a huge gathering on Saturday for his family, which will be fun, but also just seems like a hassle of cooking, cleaning, and trying to squeeze an extra 3-6 people into a house that already houses 7.

My super-devout grandmother isn't even going to attend Easter services because of our family's gathering, and my mom is upset that we are not going to her church on Sunday, which is a whole 'nother ball of wax. On top of that, my mom has just this week moved back in with her husband, a man who is verbally abusive. She thinks maybe he has changed this time. This is their fifth separation in 12 years. Also, my young cousin (18, just out of high school) just found out she's pregnant, but the father is not going to be responsible, so there's all that family drama and tension.

:mad: All this drama...I could really do without it.

like a lot of *stuff* going on. Are you guys past all the colds/flus?
Will pray for peace amidst all the turmoil.

[Mrs. H.]

Jean, thank you, and I am celebrating the resurrection, doing special things with the kids and all that. I'm just bummed that what is usually a beautiful holiday is being tainted by so much 'junk'.

Liz, thanks, and we are over the flu and the colds. Yep, a lot of "stuff", and most of it just makes me angry when I think about it.

I'm sure we've all had holidays and family gatherings where we know that there is going to be tension, and people you don't want to see, so you just dread it and wish it was over. That's where I am right now, but I will survive, and it will all be alright. I've got five kids who are excited about all the weekend festivities, and my baby just started walking this week, so I get to show her off when we hunt eggs. :001_smile: Time to look on the bright side.

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Yeah, I know what you mean. We've had a lot of "junk" here lately too. Just wanted to offer up support. I get what you are saying and it is annoying, isn't it!

[Mrs. H.]

Annoying...that's an excellent way of putting it. My dh often says, 'Why won't everyone just take their *emotional junk* and leave us alone?' I know how he feels. :)

[Mamagistra]

'Why won't everyone just take their *emotional junk* and leave us alone?' I know how he feels. :)

Amen to that! :iagree: I hope you have a blessed Easter despite the junk. :)