It is Christmas Eve in Australia, and after reading an article yesterday about really having time away from the daily routines and work, I have decided this is my last blog for 2015! I have had a truly incredible year, full of many highs and at least as many lows. It is wonderful that I have been loved, encouraged, and sometimes even admonished by my wonderful blog community, and I love you all for even bothering to read my blog occasionally. I will write up the highlights of 2015 early in 2016.
Wishing you a wonderful festive season, and I hope for those of you like me, where this time of year is not necessarily so special or enjoyable, nor easy to cope with emotionally due to grief and loss, or ‘lost’ family and friends, please be gentle on yourselves, and on each other.
Love, friendship, compassion, and non judgemental understanding and acceptance of each other has to be the way forward…
Be the change you are seeking.
I’ve been trying to have a Christmas break too but wanted to wish you and your family a belated Merry Christmas and a very happy new year! It was such a thrill to meet you and listen to you speak in July. I very much hope we’ll meet again in 2016. All the very best, Kate xx
Thanks so much Kate, it was lovely to meet you and your team and members on July also. All the best to you all xox
Darling Kate,
Sending you and yours a sparkling Christmas joy and New Year overflowing with enchanting moments, fabulousness and bliss. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Hope it was a day of sweet delight as you dance on the tables with bells on your toes.
🎄🔆🎄🔆🎄🔆🎄🔆🎄🔆
May 2016 be a brilliant year of running into the future with gay abandon, knowing you have the power to live as you choose. Cherish those who matter, dare to dream and embrace the madness of this grand adventure we have been given. Cuddle the person next to you and spend the next few days laughing with elation. Stay in your magic my friend and twirl joyously as you become increasingly drunk with the beauty of our wondrous existence. ✨🌟🌟✨
Now go and fling Christmas paper at each other and put ribbons in your hair. 🎀🎁
May the end of 2015 be merry and bright. 🍾🍷🍸🍴
Keep smiling, laugh often and love grandly. ❤️💜❤️💜
Love and awesomeness. 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄
Xxx
What a fun message dear Leah, thanks! Hugs, love and laughter to you and your family and close friends as well 🎄🎄🎅🏻<3🎄<3🎅🏻🎄🎄
Dear Kate
best wishes for Christmas and I hope you get a chance to put your feet up, relax with loved ones and enjoy this special time of year
fond Regards
Anne M
Thanks Anne… fondest wishes to you as well xox
Lovely post, and I hope that you have a lovely Christmas and new year break away from the blog 🙂 Thanks for your friendship and for being the advocate and fighter that you are {big hug}
And thanks for your friendship and support.. we WILL meet in person, one of these days I hope dear friend xox
……all the best Xmas wishes for you and your family Kate……and hope you all have a very good 2016….God Bless you……..with love…..Tony Hogben
thanks so much Tony… bless you as well… and best wishes for the festive season. Love Kate x
Have a peaceful and restful Christmas, Kate. I look forward to reading your new posts in the New Year.
Thanks Vanessa… best to you and yours as well xx
Hi Kate, a happy Christmas to you and your BUB. Very best wishes from Manchester.
Thanks so much, and best wishes to you and your family as well
My dear Kate, you’ve been a wonderful mentor and a good friend to me this year. To me you’re an amazing source of inspiration, in my work and personal life. Thank you my darling…
My very best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! Auguri a tutta la tua famiglia e amici più cari… xxx
Dearest friend… thank you, and together, we can and will change your home country! xox
Thank you Kate, for your time, energy and commitment throughout 2015 to share this blog with us. Enjoy your well-earned break!
Nicky x
Thanks Nicky… and best wishes to you xx
Have a good break. Look forward to your news and views in 2016. Your support has been so important as I learn to be a helpful Care Partner.
As you can see, I am staying in touch via LinkedIn… hugs to you both xox
Merry Christmas to you and your great BUB hope the PHD goes well can’t wait to read the thesis cheers Colin
Thanks Colin… Merry Christmas to you and your family as well
Have a great break Kate. Peace to you and your family at Christmas. xo
Thanks Philip… same to you and your family, and thanks for the lovely card xx
Have a very well-earned, restful Christmas period, dear Kate
Thanks dear Judy… talk to you in 2016! xox
Kate, A well deserved vacation for yourself. You too please be good and look for the gratefulness in this great Christmas time. Love you, Michael P.S. I am weathering the storm here in Chicago, on the weather front and on the emotion front!
huge hugs to you Michael… love you too xox
May your holiday from blogging be rich with the sweet warmth of family. I will miss our daily chats, but happy in the knowledge that you are relaxing. Until 2016, your Michigan friend Mary.
Enjoy yours as well dear Mary and thanks for being such a great friend xox
Hi Kate Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year from the UK xx
Thanks Lesley xox
Gentle Peace to you my friend and have a loving Christmas season. All my love Kate. Hugs….VK ❤
and to you too dear VK xox
My dear dear friend, looking to 2016 to bring much more happiness and I am so proud of your achievements in 2015 – see you for drinks xxx
See you very soon xoxox