Out with the old year.....

[violetsnowdrop]

I look back at 2017 with some semblance of pride (reasons to be cheerful):-

I started the year with swollen leg joints but by August they had returned to normal.

I started the year on 10mg pred but have reduced to 6mg for which I am grateful.

I attended my son's wedding in Paris at Easter, travelling by Eurostar and it took a month before I recuperated but I did.

I am now a great-grandfather----makes me feel every one of my 67 years!

I have seen improvements to both my lymphoedema & my diabetes; now I have to pray for improvement with PMR!

With my limited mobility I have learnt new skills in the arts; trying watercolours, pastels, acrylic painting, encaustic art (painting with wax); have learnt how to communicate using facebook and twitter (I never had time before).

I hope everyone has found something to brighten up their year despite this horrible disease we have.

In closing I would like to wish all a:-

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Joyeux Noel et bonne Annee.

Feliz Navidad y un feliz Ano Nuevo.

Frohe Weinachten und ein glueckliches neues Jahr.

Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuw Jaar.

[Rose54]

Best wishes

For Xmas and New Year

If we can remain positive with this illness its a bonus

I to am a cup half full person

One thing this illness has given me is permission to put myself first and spoil myself .

Good luck with your reduction to club zero

[SheffieldJane]

What a lovely positive post thank you for sharing it. I have tried to articulate the benefits of being forced to stop and then change your pace and priorities in life before, but you put it perfectly. I hope your prayers are answered and PMR leaves you. Congratulations on becoming a great grandfather - you truly are the wise elder of your family. I wish you a happy Christmas and a happy healthy new year.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I agree with SJ - what a lovely post!

[piglette]

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda

[violetsnowdrop in reply to piglette]

Can't be Welsh-- too many vowels! Thank for the sentiments, though.

[Rokerman in reply to piglette]

And I thought my brother’s Facebook posts in Dutch looked tricky...........?! Only joking Piglette - best wishes to you ‘n yours!

[HeronNS]

Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!

[violetsnowdrop in reply to HeronNS]

i Wesołych Świąt!

[Zofitmogelijk]

O, I wanted to ad the Dutch version but it is already there. Religious people say zalig kerstfeest ( blissfull) I try a Norwegian god yul

Patience_1 you may correct me.

[violetsnowdrop in reply to Zofitmogelijk]

God Jul og Godt Nyttår

[GOOD_GRIEF]

Wishing you good health, good friends and good times...

[Jackoh]

Such a positive post! Thank you. A happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to you!

[karools16]

Gelukkige Kersfees en 'n voorspoedige nuwe jaar.

[violetsnowdrop]

Baie dankie