I got my Christmas packages mailed away yesterday even though news radio announced this would be the busiest mailing day of the year.  The line was only three other people in the little town next door to us making it quite worth the short six minute drive.  There are some advantages to moving away from a large city.

I put the wreath up on the door, the public announcement.  Got the little fake tree and creche up in the living room, the private view.  Need some more lights somewhere inside.  One of my favorite Christmas things is sitting in the dark with the lights on.

Sent out some Christmas cards for the first time in probably four years.  One remains as I am writing a real letter to put in it.

I missed the annual "ThankMas" family gathering last Saturday here.  Poop! It's a gathering of 30+ people who like to have the holidays in their own home but want to see each other and will travel to between Thanksgiving and Christmas do this.  My DIL stopped by on their way by to check on me and deliver the salad I had made.  I had an allergic reaction to medicine and probably the tape I applied to a small surgery to remove a precancerous growth under my nose.  My whole face swelled up and a large area broke out in weeping blisters.  I am pretty much allergic to everything.  I went for treatment.  No wheezing but my eyes were almost swollen shut.  They fixed me.  Must stick to paper tape, that works.  I went home epi-pen at the ready and slept through the afternoon and early evening Saturday.  The rash was mostly gone along with the swelling.  I then slept until 10am Sunday morning.  By evening I even the normal swelling had gone away. 

My eldest son came over to shower.  His apartment was without water for repairs and he had to go to work.  He thinks I need more lights too.  Gave him a big hug when he left. 

Praying for all in this saddest Christmas time.