Ready for Christmas?

Nope, not so much. I just haven't felt like shopping lately (more than my usual disdain for shopping). So I still have a few gifts to pick up.

I was going to shop this weekend, but woke up feeling lousy this morning. Trying to kick a headache and nose and throat symptoms today. I refuse to get sick. My body simply is not a good host for you germies, so please move along.

Tomorrow I am going to my Zumba class if I feel ok in the morning. I have hurt my shoulder and my knee in the last few months and still have some lingering pain, mostly from my knee at this point. I think both are inflamed and upset with me. Acupuncture helped my shoulder more than physical therapy. I am just praying that I don't continue to fall apart, piece by piece.

Most of all, I try to be grateful for my family, friends, generally good health, no ice storms making me homebound this year so far, the fact that I have a job and we got a bonus (totally unexpected!), my kitty cats who talk to me every day and occasionally snuggle with me, and the fact that my mom and dad are still alive and we can celebrate another holiday season with them. Since mom's long stay in the hospital three years ago, I feel each year with her is another gift from God. I am very thankful for all the blessings He has bestowed upon me this year.