Originally posted by leahdragonfly
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Here's what I've decided - maybe it helps you or doesn't, but here's what I'm doing. I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks writing Christmas cards, and that's it. My family isn't buying any presents this year because we already have plenty to be grateful for. Two of us can't travel, so unless I can make it to my parents house for Christmas kisses, we won't be seeing each other this year. As many follow up appointments they will have down here after his surgery, we will see each other plenty. We'll celebrate when we all feel better. We're all just going to relax, hole up at home (hopefully with a Christmas cookie or two), and just be grateful to be here. No one in my family needs any more stress. This is a tough time of year for me an my parents anyway - my only brother passed away four years ago December 1st (he was 50 and diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer by the time they figured out what was going on with him. He was diagnosed July 16th and died December 1st). So, no matter how much utter complete CRAP your life is, if you think about it, you can pretty much always think of someone who would trade places with you, given the chance.
Sorry to be so maudlin - I'm coming down off the Percocet. Next emotional outburst - irrational anger! LOL
You all take care of yourselves. I appreciate every single one of you and thank you for your great advice and listening ears. Oh, and smart-ass comments are ALWAYS welcomed here. (smiley)
Fifa
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