Merry Christmas!!!!

[Gencor]

(12-23-2016 12:48 PM)L Verge Wrote:  As some of you know, I have spent the last three months of 2016 recuperating from a health scare. I am happy to report that things are looking much better and I hope to be cleared by doctors to return to my desk at Surratt House in mid-January (probably on a part-time basis at first).

While I have grown jaded about Christmas celebrations over the years, this year has made me realize that our year-round presents come in the form of love and support from our friends. I have received so many get well wishes and prayers from folks in the Lincoln field and on this forum that I feel like Genna does about how important support groups are to physical and social healing.

Thank you, everyone, as I send my wishes for a wonderful and meaningful holiday season -- and feelings of love, friendship, and sharing that will last well into the future. It's not what is inside a package that makes Christmas (and every day) special, it's what is inside one's heart.

A very special Merry Christmas, Laurie! I didn't know that you were ill but I am so happy to know that you are recovering and will be up and around soon. I feel blessed to have met you in this forum and have learned so much from the conversations here, especially your knowledge about President Lincoln and the Surratt House, that I wish one day to visit. I will keep you in my prayers this Christmas, as my special request for your healthy recovery. I know what it is to have serious illness, Laurie and a positive life of friendship and sharing is the best cure, along with a big smile and looking forward everyday.

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(12-23-2016 06:04 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Genna, thank you for such a wonderful message. Vicki and I send our very best holiday wishes to all.

Same to you and your family, RJ! I wish that you and Vicki and the family have a lovely Christmas holiday and look forward to a Happy New Year!!!!!

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(12-23-2016 06:42 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  Thank you, Genna and Laurie, for such wonderful messages!!! And Roger and Vicki for your wishes! (Thomas, I'd like to see - watch - your card but it doesn't play on my device.) Laurie, I am so glad about these news - health is probably the most valuable gift. I wish good health on every 2017 day to all. I absolutely agree on your last sentence. And on support being another priceless gift and second your good wishes for everyone.

Thank you, Thomas, for your lovely Christmas greeting!!! Merry Christmas to you too!!!!