I truly thought that this year would be different!

I finished my shopping before December, and prepared for the month of Christmas! I was hoping that, after several years, I could finally just celebrate the season and not carry my illness throughout the holidays with me.

I was wrong. I HAVE tried to enjoy the holidays, but now I find myself completely exhausted! I am ready to crawl into bed and pull the covers over my head for the next week! This is not me! I just can't find the energy and strength to recover from holiday celebrations!

Maybe I pushed myself too far, but I truly believe this illness is taking its toll, again!

I am EXHAUSTED!!! I can't find the strength to put away the decorations, but I can't seem to sleep either.

I can only hope and pray that 2009 will bring me the answers that I need and I continue to pray for complete healing!!!

I know others are dealing with this, too. It's new to me only in the past few years. I just want to have the hope that things WILL get better!