Christmas is Almost Here!

If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 NLT

God's peace is what is keeping me going and in such great spirits. I am at the end of my reconstruction fill-ups - one more visit for the last 10cc's in each side and I am done. Then I sit tight and wait for 4-6 weeks until my outpatient implant surgery. I will be soooo glad to get these expanders out of me. They don't cause me to not be able to do my everyday stuff - they are just uncomfortable and are pretty rigid. I am now at a C cup and plan to stay that way. I am so glad that I have the opportunity for reconstruction. It helps me to feel more like my old self with something there than to be totally flat. I understand why some women don't go my route, it ain't easy. But I did this for me to keep me as close to normal as I can get. If something goes wrong and it implants don't work out for me - I know that I tried and will feel good about that.

Is everyone ready for Christmas? We are never ready until Christmas Day. We always have a great time. It will be a bit somber without my parents around to celebrate with us. We always wish my mother a happy birthday since she shares her birthday with Christ :-) We had such wonderful Christmas's growing up - with Dad and his 8MM camera and lights - it felt like we were in Hollywood - and the wonderful display of gifts that my mother so painstakenly set up for us.. We have those memories captured on film and can watch them anytime. I look forward to the day when I can watch them without tears - not sure if that will ever happen.

I have met and heard of so many people with cancer diagnoses. It's epidemic. What is going on? Is it all the chemicals in our food and water? Maybe it's our lifestyles of never getting exercise but always running (usually via internet or sitting in our cars) and eating fast food. I have to say I have not been doing well with my diet over the last few months. I need to get back to eating right and slimming down my portions. I sure do love to overindulge!

May you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Remember to keep the Christ in Christmas! And don't be afraid do tell someone "Merry Christmas" - it's not a sin! And if they don't like it they will tell you - but you can just state that this is who you are - you celebrate Christmas. If you are not a Christian - I still say Merry Christmas - I am wishing God's blessings and love on you.

Love and blessings to all!

Kelly