Merry Christmas!

This is normally a really lovely time of year, but we're having family issues, so it's kinda sad But on the good side, I finally, FINALLY got smart, and kept a piece of paper in my wallet with "gift ideas" on it, and whenever I thought of something or saw something that I thought someone would like, I actually WROTE IT DOWN then and there! And I ended up with a really lovely and fun list and a lot less stress! My daughter loves wrapping presents, and this is a fun activity that we do together. We love to make them really pretty. This year, I found some really pretty black-and-white wrapping paper, and they're turning out really nice with some bright colored ribbons (love the wired type) and decorations.

I can't wait to go back to California to visit my family and spend time with them at Christmas. I found a very unique present for my parents - I bought (sharing the cost with my two sisters) one of those slide conversion machines (you can get them for under $100 so sharing it 3 ways isn't bad) and we will convert all of their vacation slides to digital images, and then load them on their laptops (yes, Grandma and Grandpa have laptops! they're so cute sitting in their two little rocking chairs together with their laptops) and have them slideshow in the background. And doing the conversions will be a team effort, and will be such a nice time together as we talk and remember our lovely vacations. I think they'll really like it!

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Hell To Everyone

I would like to say hello to you all as this is my first post Not Too Good On The Internet
I love all the christmas pictures,
I Would Just Like To Say
A Merry Christmas To You All
And I Hope A Happy And Hopefully A Brand New And Painless Year To You All.
I Really Hope I Can Get Some Advice And Talk To New People

Merry Christmas All!

I'll be thinking of all of you & wondering how you all are getting through the
holiday. By now you all feel like family to me because you all understand
this aspect of life better than actual family. (Renee, I'm glad you stayed).
I'm really wishing some warmth for those of you in cold places.

Very busy time, think I got it all done or all i can do. All wrapped & bagged (painfully). Just need last minute gift cards to add for grown kids.
Grand daughter's B.D. tonight. Hope I make it through and keep a smile on my face. You all know what I mean.
So much to discuss with you guys, but no time now.

Thanks for the kind words AZ-Di. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas too. And I'm glad I stayed too because I really care about all of you. You are like family to me and have helped me feel less alone in this battle with RSD. Take care and don't overdue it. Sincerely, Renee.

Wow, a birthday too! That's a really special time on top of Christmas!

Just finished wrapping after a lovely party with friends this evening, and just watching the IT Crowd special with my husband before we go to bed...

Happy Christmas gang and I hope you all manage to enjoy the day the way you want

Hugs to everyone x

Bram.

Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope everyone is feeling well and able to enjoy these cheery times!

Merry Christmas to all!! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday and family time! Also hope you are all experiencing low pain.

I have been with my family since Monday, heading back home this morning. It was a nice long visit. Niece was married Sunday and a nephew will marry this coming Saturday (we will miss that one as it is in DC). Visited with a couple of friends and a couple of husband's aunts/uncles. I have overdone it as we all know it is easy to do. Christmas with my in-laws this evening and then I can relax and recuperate

Nanc

Happy Christmas folks!!!

Hope everyone has a lovely day...

Bram x