My Dad and Step mom have asked if...or rather when, I will be coming for Christmas. I usually do spend a few days with them either before, during or after, but I don't think that I'll be able to go this year. Its a 10 hour drive but could turn out to be longer on winter roads, and I just don't think that the body is up to it, the way it feels right now.

I haven't shared with them the problems that I've been having of late, but unless things improve, I may have to..

It seems odd to say this, but I'd sort of like to catch a cold or something equally temporary, so that I could use that as an excuse for not coming.
I just don't like to worry them, or have them feeling badly over my situation, especially over the holidays.
They have a hard time believing me when I say that I am just fine and content to be at home by myself when they know that the body is struggling.
Parents...got to love them .

With love, Erika