Merry Christmas from DrewsLions

by DrewsLions on Dec 24, 2009 11:30 AM EST

Not to take away from JCruize's nice message, but I too wanted to give a quick shout out to all my fellow PODers and give my best to you and your families during this holiday season.

In a strange way, the people who frequent this site have become a sort of "family"... albeit, a dysfunctional one sometimes. We are all connected by a common thread and are able to be a big part of each other's lives on a daily basis. Many of us have gotten to know each other on a more personal basis (as personal as you can get without ever having met) and have shared in some good times and bad. This all aside from the centralized theme, which is of course, the Detroit Lions. Not to get too sentimental, but the site has become a little more than that for me and I sense the same from some of you. For me in particular, this site is a place of therapy... both personally and as a Lion's fan. That is a good thing, in my opinion. Not to say that we are all best friends and will be getting together soon for a spirited night of S'mores and Kumbaya, but it's been fun getting to know a little more about many of you other than the fact that you love the Lions.

I know many of us have had rough years. To those, my heart goes out to you during this time and my prayers are with you and yours during what can be a difficult holiday season. As many know, I have had one of those rough years and certainly the holidays can bring out the emotions in even the most hardened of us. Know that I am doing well and I am very anxious to wake up in the morning and see the look on my beautiful children's faces as they see what Santa has in store for them. Watching that childish glee and innocence, always brings back memories of my childhood and the happy times our family had back then and the new memories we continue to make.

We will be missing an important member of our family tradition tomorrow morning, but her spirit will surely be there, smiling down upon us. That gives me a peace through a time filled with tremendous sadness and bittersweet nostalgia. For those of you having to endure these same emotions tomorrow, I am praying for you. My prayer is that your holidays are filled with the memories that make you smile and count your blessings for the time that you spent with those loved ones. I pray that you are able to put aside the pain and sorrow and cherish the memories that you will carry forever.

Have a safe and Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas,

Andrew

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Same To You Man....

…..and to all my fellow lions blogers….We are many we are strong and one day we will see the plays again!!!

by BennieBladesFan on Dec 24, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions

Not to say that we are all best friends and will be getting together soon for a spirited night of S’mores and Kumbaya, but it’s been fun getting to know a little more about many of you other than the fact that you love the Lions.

HEY GUYS I GOT THE SMO…..DAMN IT!!!!!!!

But seriously, I do not think I can articulate my feelings towards the Pride any better than drew. So Drew, thank you for your words and kind sentiments. I would like this opportunity to say thank you to all of my pride brethren and that I will miss all of you.

Miss us? What the hell gross? well boys the truth of the matter is the 29th I am leaving for foggy london town, and no not to visit londonlion. But ANYWAY, I will be taking some classes and interviewing for some jobs until about the 15th so if I am not talking trash until than, that is why.

Forever in the Pride,
Matthew M. Grossman

by IAmGross on Dec 24, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions

I will miss you ALOT gross thats for sure

Good luck in London – please be sure to check in with us. Also, bring your raincoat to keep your knickers dry!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 24, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

Good luck dude

I’ll try to pick up the smartassery til you get back

by JazzyBBP on Dec 24, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

Have fun Gross

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 24, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Good luck in the interviews

and try to pay attention in class. Merry Christmas, Matt.

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Dec 24, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Merry Christmas buddy!

Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain. Lily Tomlin

by Leapin Lion on Dec 25, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions

Great Message!

Ditto!

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 24, 2009 12:05 PM EST reply actions

Drew - you should be a poet!!

Your message was excellent!!! I wish my writing was as sentimental as yours but I have nothing to add except I too feel a spell of therapy from writing on POD just about daily and have gotten more than 1 laugh from all of you, which makes it worth while checking in everyday.

God bless you and our Lions during this Holiday Season and I hope that the one you miss so much Drew is there in spirit for you and your kids.

NYCLionsfan (aka Matthew T. Griffith)

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 24, 2009 12:12 PM EST reply actions

Great post Drew. Mery Christmas everyone!

by n4ry4 on Dec 24, 2009 12:17 PM EST reply actions

Outstanding post, Drew

Merry Christmas to you and your family
Merry Christmas to everyone on here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-enRJbhw9j8

by JazzyBBP on Dec 24, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions

lol

“Hey there, Mister Shin-to-ist, Merry f*ckin’ Christmas!”

by n4ry4 on Dec 24, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions

Merry Christmas everyone

It’s actually Christmas Day over here as I’m posting this. I hope you have a marvellous day with your families.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 24, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions

whoa, a Christmas greeting from the future! Merry Christmas to you too, HE

by n4ry4 on Dec 24, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

Hahaha

that’s too funny!!! n4ry4 is on fire today!!! I’ll never forget your translation of Admiral Ackbar!!! Holy shit that was hilarious

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 24, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions

Merry Christmas, Drew

to you and yours.

Merry Christmas fellow Lions faithful. Have a safe and happy holiday.

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Dec 24, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions

Merry Christmas Drew...

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Dec 24, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions

Merry Christmas Drew

I said Merry Christmas to everyone on another thread, so this is just for Drew. I hope that you and your family have a warm and cheerful holiday.

I know exactly what you mean about this time of year and emotions. We got a karaoke machine for our 10 year old. I was singing “My Country Tis of Thee” and I lost it when I got to the part where it says “Land where my fathers died”.

I pulled it together quickly, but it is hard. What keeps me going is the kids, as I am sure it is with you.

Have a safe holiday….:o)

by KDawg on Dec 25, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions

Merry Christmas Everyone...

My post is a little late, (38 minutes here on the west coast).

But My Mom and Brother flew out to see me over the holidays, it’s warmer here. I don’t go back to Detroit between Thanksgiving and Easter anymore.

I wanted to comment though, to express my appreciation to DrewLions, (and KDawg).
I know that both of you have experienced great losses this year.
And both of YOU epitomise the PRIDE OF DETROIT!
Through your posts, comments, and intelligent insight, I am a Greater Lions Fan!

I wish you Nothing But Prosperity in the New Year!!!
And Again……….. Thank You!!!!

by j16941 on Dec 26, 2009 3:45 AM EST reply actions

Thanks for the compliments

And you’re welcome

by KDawg on Dec 26, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

Merry Christmas

Sorry – i am even more late (we went out of town for Christmas.

I hope all of you had a great day and that the last week of the year is much less stressful than the rest of this year has been. Here is hoping that the coming new year is a fresh start with many happy moments and as few downturns as possible (especially for Drew and his family).

I know this is supposed to be for Thanksgiving, but Christmas is always the time when I reflect upon what I have and realize that things could be much worse (and are for many other people). I don’t post as much as many of you, but I am grateful for you all and wish you all the best.

Michael Mathews

by Lions-fan-SLC on Dec 26, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions