Although I posted to the 1st thread, I have been reminded how thankful I am that we have a place we can bring our joys & troubles & always find somebody awake, somewhere, to give us a good word, a promise of prayer, or a cyber-hug. I second everything Jeri said (well, almost everything!). Many of us have had some pretty severe valleys in our lives and, usually, the holidays feel really wretched at those times. I had about 12 years of (unexpected) upheaval & it was hard times. Never feel badly about sharing, when you need some support. We may not have been in the same place you are, but we have a collective experience which will cover most situations. Through our contact here, we all have something for which to be thankful.

my best to all of you,

Barbara