Merry Christmas!  I hope that everyone is having a great holiday--full of good food and good company.

This is the first holiday season that I haven't sent out a single card or even a form letter to those old friends with whom I communicate only once a year.  I just haven't had the energy to do it, even when I tell myself just to do two or three a day.  My laziness certainly doesn't mean you're not in my thoughts, and I thank all those of you who have remembered me this year.

Today is day 5 of not taking the chemo.  The break seems to be helping with the stomach problems but not with the fatigue.  I still crash three times a day, my mind and body both suddenly shutting down completely.

I'm going to have a new test, an echocardiogram, on the 31st before having the regular series of tests on the 10th.  What an exciting way to spend New Year's Eve day!

Best wishes for a peaceful and joyful holiday season.