It is so hard on those that are alone for the holidays or not feeling the best. Sometimes it takes all the energy in the world just to answer the phone. I remember those days. I try to check in on those I know are home right now and just offer an ear. It is nice to know that you have been there when someone needed you and that is more fulfilling than any gift I could receive. What are your hopes for the holiday? We all have some and I bet they are closer to alike than not if we would really admit it. My list: family together, love, laughter, and hope and friendship. That sums it up now and 40 years from now. So, I am sending love to all through prayers, calls, notes and any means to let you all know...you are important to me. I have learned so much from each and everyone of you and you have made me a better person(I am still learning-just in case you are wondering). SO during this hectic time, take that moment and that prayer I send your way and Make It A Great Day!
As if you don't already know it, Christmas is just around the corner. I froze when I woke up this morning and crawled out of bed. I woke up at 4 and then tried to stay in bed so that dogs and household didn't get up and moving that early in the morning. Now, I am just tired. We had a nice Christmas party on Saturday night, Sunday -church and then on to Jamestown to the Santka Lucia festival and back home again. How can I be more tired now than when I went to bed? It was time for my check up and the doctor asked if I had any problems, other than being exhausted, I am fine. Everyone is rushing around and I am so looking forward to the fact that most of my family will be able to get together. We are going on a Sleigh Ride on Christmas Eve morning on our way to a Swedish Christmas. What fun and we will pack as many family onto the sleigh as possible! I think my husband is looking forward to doing that as much as anything during the holiday. For me, just having everyone together is the neatest part and as far as the doctor, well another 6 months and I will have my next 50,000 mile check up.
It is so hard on those that are alone for the holidays or not feeling the best. Sometimes it takes all the energy in the world just to answer the phone. I remember those days. I try to check in on those I know are home right now and just offer an ear. It is nice to know that you have been there when someone needed you and that is more fulfilling than any gift I could receive. What are your hopes for the holiday? We all have some and I bet they are closer to alike than not if we would really admit it. My list: family together, love, laughter, and hope and friendship. That sums it up now and 40 years from now. So, I am sending love to all through prayers, calls, notes and any means to let you all know...you are important to me. I have learned so much from each and everyone of you and you have made me a better person(I am still learning-just in case you are wondering). SO during this hectic time, take that moment and that prayer I send your way and Make It A Great Day!
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
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