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Usually I celebrate.

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SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 31 Dec 2004 21:31

I'm here on my own too. Husband has taken to his bed - he has an excuse though - bronchitis! I never could get into New Year stuff much, and this year it just don't feel right...! I have made a donation and only wish it could be more.

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Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

Merlin

Merlin Report 31 Dec 2004 21:10

Yep, it's a wretched situation. We have had bereavements in 2004 which was dreadful, but trying to imagine losing whole families like this is horrifying. There will be no celebrations here - we simply cannot align it with what has happened.

Unknown

Unknown Report 31 Dec 2004 21:09

We are having a quiet night in. The candle is burning in the window. I have given a donation so why do I still feel so sad? There is no joy in giving when the tragedy is so great. I see it more as a duty.

Jean Durant

Jean Durant Report 31 Dec 2004 21:01

Thank you Rumplestiltskin. I think many of us will find our New Years Eve celebrations rather subdued this year. I wish you a healthy 2005. Jean x.

Bob

Bob Report 31 Dec 2004 20:43

But this new year is somewhat different. My heart goes out to those effected by the disaster, and also the way it is going to effect us in 2005. I bid you all a Happy New Year and most of all may it be a healthy one.