12/05/2006 14:30
christmas wish list
So with the house all Christmas’ly decorated, cookies baked, boxed and given away (except those three with sprinkles on them that I ate), packages that need to be shipped to far away lands (like Ohio) shipped, it is time now to focus on the whole under the Christmas tree part. As of now…it is quite bare down there…oh, sure there are a couple of unwrapped gifts strewn around here and there…but unless and until I get a last minute call that the “little princess” might be blessing us with a visit, those gifts will probably stay that way for another week or so…so today…I am going to focus on my very own Christmas list.
Now if Santa had absolutely insisted that I submit this list four days ago it probably would have read something like this:
What I want for Christmas:
to wake up Christmas morning sans 20lbs and with a new wardrobe full of clothes for my new rockin hard body to wear!
the addition of an extra room to my home, dedicated to my “home gym” complete with all the latest in high tech exercise equipment.
a new Ipod (umm…fully loaded please)…I don’t really need one…my MP3 player works just fine…but it seems all the rage these days and so I think maybe I should have one too.
the ability to put my fork down when I have had enough food to maintain my new hot bod status….better yet…a new metabolism that adjusts to any amount of food I choose to ingest that day…
a new puppy kissing my face on Christmas morning
a kate spade purse
a newfound love of vegetables
a $500,00 gift card to crate and barrel
ummm…oh yeah, world peace!
but since Santa didn’t ask for this list yet and there still seems like plenty of time to submit a revised edition, I would like my new letter to read:
for my best friend C. to call me back and tell me it was all a big mistake…
that she doesn’t really have ovarian cancer,
or a newly assigned oncologist,
or a calendar full of regularly scheduled chemo dates for the next 6 months…
and …
that her previously unencumbered life can go back to exactly what it used to be...
Just 3 days ago.
Before she knew.
Please.
Posted By: desertbrat
12/05/2006 15:10
God Bless You.
I speak for us all when I wish you blessings as you help your friendd deal with and fight. Fighting is the only option you know.
Hugs.
B
12/05/2006 15:25
perspective
Thanks for the reminder of what is important. Prayers for your friend ... and you.
-the QH
12/05/2006 15:50
Life is precious
How quickly life can change. Love and laugh often and keep her smiling. She'll beat it.
12/05/2006 18:08
This is the time of year for miracles
I'm so sorry about your friend, DB. I will keep her in my prayers.
12/05/2006 18:38
Prayers for your friend
Your "lists" made me laugh. Continue to use your great since of humor around your friend to help keep her spirits up. We've had alot of women in my family battle cancer this year. And laughter is always better than tears . . . even in the face of tribulations.
PhatJac
12/07/2006 14:37
Why, yes I think I can relocate to So. Cal!
I can go to all your classes with you...that would be fun!
I'm sorry to hear about your best friend. I hope she wins the fight. It has been known to happen..my MIL did it and it never came back. So, there is hope. But still, it isn't easy when someone you love gets sick. So take care of your friend and yourself, too! I'm sending lots of {{{hugs}}} your way!
I'm right in the middle of a family crisis that might have me in LA this weekend. Not that I will have time to try and see you, but next time when I'm there for pleasure. Then I can give you a hug in person!
Take care,
Shelley
