Christmas in paradise
by Robert on Dec.25, 2005, under Family Matters
Christmas has been very low key this year. I am on the Gold Coast with my mother who is just out of hospital and recovering from a pretty big operation. She is doing really well, but it made for a low key day and since we are both being careful with money, we put an embargo on present, which of course I broke for her.
The following is a letter from my mother to her email correspondents, of which she has hundreds. I thought it worth reproducing here.
Somehow I have pulled my self together completely, and the conclusion I came to? That Christmas did not have to mean presents and a big turkey/seafood meal, but love. And that I have received in abundance, and I feel that I am enjoying the most wonderful Christmas ever.
Not only have I been inundated and surrounded with love, but I have gone thru a very large operation, come out the other side, and now, with just a little pain, I am on the way to a full recovery. I have spoken around the world and your care and concern has helped me to handle this little hic up in life.
To all of my friends, rellies, caring acquaintances and most of all my doctors, I give up thanks in abundance.
To all of you, enjoy the day with loved ones and count the many blessings
