Hi Ginny! I am very glad to hear from you. Like old times.
You actually made my day by responding today. It's like we're in the same club that no one wants to really be in. We do have a lot in common, though we've never met.
Yes, if we consider everything we receive as a 'gift', things suddenly become tolerable.
I now have a travel partner, a good friend who lost her husband 3 years ago. This has helped a lot too. I was actually following your posts 8 years ago to see how you were handling things.
Wishing you the best during the upcoming holidays. For me, family and good friends have been an answer. I imagine it's the same for you.
Fondly,
Cyndy H.