The Upper Lou Avenue Ladies Holiday Night of Hoopla - many thanks to Jill, Mary, Carol, Sandra, Michelle and MJ who help to remind me of the important things in life (and no, Sandra, it's not "hot tub hopping!").
I am convinced that the only reason my doctors want to see me (for now anyway) is so that they can admire their own handiwork. My Monday visit to the endocrine surgeon was nothing more than him examining my jaw inside and out and remarking "Fantastic," "Beautiful," and "Perfect" over and over again. Reminds me of Tom Hanks in "Castaway" when, stranded alone on the island, all puffed up and proud he exclaims "I have made fire!" Well, I'm glad I could make Dr. Patel's day (all right, fine, he really DID do an amazing job) - see you in 3 months!
Bozo hair is starting - the new hair is straight, the old is curly resulting in a nice big puff on either side of my ears. Soon, I'll be able to work the "Princess Leia cinnamon buns" look as well. Still not much gray though - God's way of saying "See? I DON'T give my people more than they can handle!"
I'm hoping these Christmas gifts will magically wrap themselves. As many times as I tell myself over the last 30 years or so that I WILL wrap gifts as I buy them so that I don't have to do it all at one back-breaking session, here I am once again looking at hauling out the scissors, tape, paper and ribbons after this weekend is over for a marathon wrapfest. Why, you ask, can't I do it this weekend? Because I will be bringing my favorite daughter and stepson home from their respective colleges, readying the tree for trimming, participating in our church's Christmas pageant, enjoying our family's tree-trimming party (yes, there WILL be more White Russians consumed), bringing Chris to the airport, and then, finally, relaxing Sunday night. So...Monday at the earliest. But...on the upside...Thursday at the latest!
Prayers for friends (some ill, some surgically repaired) - Danny B., Peter, Mike, Eddie - and a fervent wish that Mom and Julie and Aunt Pat and Granny could be here with us this Christmas.
Blessings and Love to All.
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