I put up the Christmas tree on Friday, and got sick with the flu on Saturday.I’...

I put up the Christmas tree on Friday, and got sick with the flu on Saturday.
I���ve been huddled under a blanket, staring at the tree ever since.
In particular, I���ve been admiring that squirrel ornament.
I look at it and think, my goodness, what a year it has been: a year of joy and squirrels and unanticipated occurrences. And love; there has been a lot of love.
I can���t say that I���m glad that I have the flu, but I am glad to have this time to just sit and consider the blessings I have...