Gettin into the spirit..

Yes, Becky feeling that Christmas spirit. Baking some goodies, wrapping a few presents and watching the Hallmark specials. The tree is glowing with lights and shimmering ornaments of all colors and styles, and the ones that don't shimmer are those very special ones from those wonderful grade school projects..So real, so warm and fuzzy when reflected upon.
A few days ago, Becky needed a complex IV, which usually requires a hospital trip, BUT believe it or not there was NO room at the 'inn' this week for this 5 hour IV.. so a nurse was arranged to for an in-home administration of the medicine! We have done this with others meds, but with this med we weren't sure this could be realized...It took some doing, but it was worked out! Seriously, the hospital was having some trouble finding an opening for at least five or so days, so thank you very much, Becky got a most delightful nurse to oversee the IV. This is some kinda IV..gotta have benadryl and tylenol administered with it, making sure there are no reactions. All went splendidly. It was nice not going back to the hospital, again. We are still going once a week for the regular consultation..lab tests and more. Yes, Becky is still feeling the effects of the Graft vs. Host disease, though not as bothersome as was experienced a week or so ago.
We do give great thanks she is home! And again, feeling some pep..and loving she can be so involved with the decorating and other Christmas activities. Last Christmas, was one that well, even though we were so glad to see her discharged Christmas Eve after approx. 3 months in the hospital, there is no denying it was a very difficult 8 or so days. Yes, she was home for what seemed only like a few days.. Becky was readmitted just after the New Year..and the again 4 months later!
BUT here we are! Home Christmas 2010..Seeing some good days! Seeing some wonderful moments! She's eating well and shuffling around like an Elf the week before Christmas. Well OK, maybe not 'elfspeed' but she does have some good 'giddy-up' moments.

WE do wish you all a Merry Christmas. We are in awe that such a plan was put forth.
JOY TO THE WORLD! The Lord has come to earth. Adore Him..Gloria!

May you have great joy this Christmas. We know there can be some moments of tension, loneliness and more. We encourage you to let the little stuff go..
Instead of making sure all the gifts are properly wrapped, make sure you wrap around family and friends your arms of love..and put a little tape of kindness with it.
May your nog be tasty too..ha-ha..

Much Love to you all.. Celebrate life!

Bill, Becky and Abbey