Still it's important to remember how lucky we are. My DH and I are healthy; we enjoy a good life filled with music, theater and wonderful food; we have plans to meet with friends and relatives we love over the holidays; we want for very little.
This is especially important to remember, since I just found out that a dear friend's sister just passed away from uterine cancer, and Rivka (see my blog list "Coffee and Chemo") just had a test that showed her tumors were more prominent.
Please remember your blessings, and send prayers, or good wishes of health to those who are suffering from illness and loss.