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and KathyM, I respect your opinions, but are you sure it's the way the people in your life feel about it? Isn't that one of the things love is about, doing something totally for another person, soley for their benefit or enjoyment, no matter how you feel about it? Or letting someone make a big deal about something that you may not feel is important, just because they get enjoyment from it?

Just a thought...

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Wounded

Oh yeah, wounded, that's one of the lessons I taught my son. Just because I don't care for gifts/holidays doesn't mean that the future women in his life would feel the same as me. For most women, holidays are a big deal.

My son called me from the base to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. He already knows, but I made a point of letting him know how much I appreciated his call. My gift - his hug - will have to wait until he comes home. He leaves for Iraq next week.

My husband is a "giver" by nature, so I also make a point to acknowledge the extra things he does for me on holidays.

I participate in the holiday - I just think it's a little silly. I'll be sure to treat my husband like a king on Father's day.