December 25th was  the anniversary of the day I was in ICU almost dead last year. I was fearing winter most of the year but it's turned out far better than I expected.  I am alive today...following the love of life-force within me that continues to heal this body which remains challenged (but only in the eyes of those who do not understand sacred illness) ... I AM. And I am continuing to heal and celebrate life in ways I didn't know were possible. ...