Merry Christmas!

I am thrilled to have two big Christmas wishes come true.

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First, and most importantly, I am feeling well enough to see friends and family. Today, my father will pick up Jeanette and I to spend Christmas with them at their home in Ayr. And this past Saturday, I visited my Little Brother Alfredo for the first time since October. It was so great to see him! After that visit, I managed to meet up with my friend Kim and her husband and nephew, and then later I met my good friends Allegra and Chris, visiting from Ottawa. Each rendez-vous took place at Yorkdale mall on the last Saturday before Christmas -- yikes! Despite being surrounded by panicked shoppers, I was thrilled to be out and seeing my friends. It was definitely the happiest I've ever been in a mall at Christmastime.

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My second wish was to have at least some taste back to enjoy a bite or two of Christmas fare. That too has come to pass, and although most tastes are still dull (especially anything sweet), I am managing three tiny meals a day now. My throat is still sore as it gets used to having food pass through it, but that's not going to stop me from sampling some turkey and stuffing tomorrow!

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Jeanette and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy every friend, family member, and taste of Christmas that comes your way!