As Knitette said, we never know anothers struggles. We can only pray or send positive energy into the universe for all our struggling sisters and brothers. It IS much more fun, though, when we know that we are ALL able to participate in the anticipation of and excitement of opening day. Every day, I visit my package and give it a loving pat. It doesn't matter what's in it...I know I'll love it. A sewing friend gave thought and loving energy to the planning, gathering, packing and sending of it. That's magical, in my thinking. And it's doubly magical for me this year to open it on my birthday. 11 days to go!