Happy Christmas from Rooth and Ryon

Why the long face?
Ryon and I are wishing you the merriest Christmas and most fulfilling holiday season yet.  We've been baking a ton at my house and gearing up for a Christmas Eve feast with family and friends.  So far, I've made three different kinds of cookies, a holiday wreath, a cheesecake and challah bread.  I'd be lying if I said all the prep work wasn't stressing me out but I'm sure it will all go swimmingly (and if not, then at least we'll have funny stories to tell).

On a separate note, my aunt was diagnosed with stomach cancer the week of Thanksgiving and had an operation last week to have part of her stomach removed.  Post-op, she's been classified as having a more advanced stage of stomach cancer, which is not something that we wanted to hear, and will begin chemo as soon as she heals from her surgery.  Our family is staying optimistic and keeping the faith but we're worried at the same time.  Hold your friends and family closer this holiday season and give thanks for good health.

I'm thinking of you all the next few days.  Wishing you peace and calm.


Comments

  1. i am so sorry to hear about your aunt ruth. i hate cancer. and stomach cancer is certainly nothing anyone wants to hear. i am so sorry it even has to be in your vocabulary right now. i will be thinking healing thoughts for her and for you all. so hard. enjoy your holidays and all your amazing baked goods! i think you may have missed your calling as a pastry chef!

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  2. I'm sorry to hear your sad news this holiday time, Cancer is a bitch. I'm sure you will all keep strong for her and make memories xx

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  3. Merry Christmas! And I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. Sending positive vibes and good thoughts and strength her way. xx

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  4. Ryon is a handsome boy! That face belongs on a Christmas card. I'm so sorry about your aunt. Staying positive is the best thing the family can do for her. She'll be on my Christmas prayers.

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  5. I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. aside from that, merry xmas and happy holidays and bon appetit. thinking of you and sending you lots of love xoxo

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  6. Oh Rooth. I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. You and your fam will be in my prayers this holiday season. Merry Christmas girlfriend! (big hugs to you too)

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  7. Merry Christmas to you & Ryon and the rest of your family! I am so sorry to hear the bad news! I hope your aunt will get better soon! I am sending lots of love and hugs and good thoughts! <3

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  8. I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. :((

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  9. I´m sorry to hear about your aunt, I hoped she would get an easier diagnosis. Next year will be succesful for both her and my son, that´s what I hope. Take care!

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  10. Happy Christmas.

    I do hope your Aunt is feeling alright and that things get better with her...hope is the best we can do with these scary situations. Sending good vibes your way...

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  11. The holidays can be really stressful, yet fun. It still amuses me whenever all of the long preps get eaten just like that. I suppose that's the best compliment anyway, when the plates are empty. Sorry to hear about your Aunt. I'm sending you positive thoughts and prayers for her strength and healing.

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  12. You know the stories of failed baking/cooking are stories that are funny forever and worth the stress at the time {one time my mom made mashed potatoes that tasted like cigarettes and didn't tell me to see what I would do - not sure how this happened because no one smokes}.

    I'm so sorry about your aunt. You know I've been there and I am there for anything you or she needs. Anything at all. I'll be pulling for her to make a complete recovery!

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  13. How did I miss this post? Sigh.

    I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your aunt. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. And even though the season is tinged with blue, I hope you're able to soak in some goodness on this 5th day of Christmas!

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  14. Oh, I'm so sorry about your aunt, Roothers. That is so devastating. I hope Christmas brought you guys together, as well as a renewed sense of strength going forward, especially as she starts chemo. Thinking of you guys! xo

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  15. Hope your Christmas was a wonderful, blessed on Ruth, and here's to a great year ahead! :)

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  16. I'm really sorry about your aunt's diagnosis, it's hard to have a loved one with a serious illness. I hope your family managed to still enjoy each other's company and find some peace and some reasons to celebrate this Holiday Season! Here's hoping that 2015 will bring good news!

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  17. Hope you were able to enjoy the time with family despite all the preparations. I was making preps up to the evening before we left. A tad bit stressed but still better than last year. Next year, I'll do even better.

    So so sorry about your aunt. I wish her comfort during her treatment and speedy recovery.

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  18. It's almost 2015... May it bring you joy and happiness. Bottoms (almost) up!

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  19. I am sorry to hear about your aunt. Staying optimistic and willing good vibes from the universe are great things to do in a rough time.

    I hope you had the merriest possible Christmas and a happy new year. Xo

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