well wishes

[Guest guest]

Hi all! I just wanted to wish everyone well during the holidays. I

may not post every day but I do read most of the posts as they come

in my email every day.

This is a very stressful time of year for all. Especially for

someone with a chronic illness that is affected by stress. I have

been reflecting back to when I was a child and how great Christmas

was. Family got together and that was the emphasis that Christmas

was. Family getting together. My brother and I got a couple gifts

from our parents and one from each of the Grandparents but we spent

lots of time together having a great time with the family.

I have thought a lot about what Christmas means to me. It is this

site all year round where I get support from friends and knowledge

that will help me to sustain myself with my illness. It isn't the

presents I buy or receive. The greatest present I have is you and I

wanted to tell you all that! The greatest gift I have is the Holy

Ghost and that was given to me a long time ago.

Please don't stress this year and make yourself sicker with having

to purchase the greatest material gift out there. Just know that

your family and true friends just want you in their lives.

For those who want to know, I am doing well. Of course, I ache

every day and am walking around with a boot on my foot as it is

broken. My healthy bones don't seem to be doing to well and

breaking at will. I am going to take more vitamin D to strengthen

them as much as I can. My spirits are fair. I am missing my Dad.

My hubby is great - he quit his job and started a new one so I am

missing him at night as that is when he works now. The house is a

disaster as I am quilting a new quilt - keeping warm under it is fun.

Again, I wish each and every person on here a great holiday of

stress free days. I will be praying that you each have a wonderful

time and get some relief from your illnesses.

God bless,

Althea