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I did warn all of you that my posts would be far between. First, thank you to all who sent ginni a lock of hair. I think she was more excited about that than any of her other gifts. By the way, it is not to late to send some if you haven't already. She is still collecting. I had a good Christmas with Danny's family. We all gathered in Lake Jackson, Tx. where his brother lives. Danny's dad has Alzhiemer's and was sad a lot of the time we were there. He doesn't know names and may not know faces a lot of the time. He thinks the kitchen is a restaurant and likes to "check to see if it is still open" ...at all hours. It was a fun time with those who were there. Four of the six living children were together with their families in tow. We really missed the ones that didn't make it. We made it a quick weekend, Fri to Mon., and then cmae home to have a few days off here before Danny has to go back to work. Nikki's birthday was yesterday and we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. She is 14 now and I feel a little bit older. Not just because of Nikki, but because my birthday is tomorrow. Danny and I are going to do something today to celebrate since he has to go back to work tomorrow. I'm not sure what yet. We talked about horseback riding, but I don't know of any places that will let you ride if you aren't taking lessons. Maybe a movie or something. Any ideas? ginni was asking everyone what they learned in 2005. I said "to communicate better". I am starting to think that is not the only thing I learned. Sticking together as a family, even when things get tough. Not giving up, even when you are tired. Reaching out to others in need. Holding on to God when I feel like I don't have enything else to hold on to or anywhere else to turn. It has been a long year in some ways and short in others. Well, I could keep going, but I need to get downstairs and see what is going on with the rest of the family. Kasia, remind gin to add your mom to my journal. I keep forgetting to ask her to show me how again. If I did it every day I might remember, but... Love to all and may each and every one of you have a wonderful New Year's .