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Tracy Wohlgenant's avatar

I love this so much, the writing, the photos, not the illnesses. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

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Jennifer Atkins's avatar

Again, I feel like I'm right there with you and David. I'm so glad you are back in Cali now. Can't wait to see you.

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Thank you Jenny! Looking forward to seeing you too.

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Renee Rothmann's avatar

I didn’t know you were sick!! Glad you’re all back to good health

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Yep. It was a doozy. My dad got COVID too, but thankfully my mom managed to stave it off (thus far).

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Tatiana's avatar

Beautiful photos and thanks for sharing your holidays experiences. Sorry about the CoVid spread … it is most definitely going around again and those who didn’t get it last year are getting it now. .. enjoy sunny California with your boys and happiest of holidays to you.

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Thank you, Tatiana! Happy holidays to you too!

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Jenn Mc's avatar

Wow…so you DID in fact get “the ‘Rona” at Thanksgiving; sorry to hear it (seems like it’s catching up with all that never got it). What an adventure! Hope to see you in ‘23!

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Yep, I sure did, though several days after we spoke. Good thing we didn't take a chance! My symptoms weren't nearly as bad as my sister's (or David's, who didn't even have the virus). I hope to see you too!

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Janie's avatar

Wow-that was a month filled with a lot of adventures. Seems like one quality of life in Vermont is becomig very adept at DIY projects. The Festival of Lights would be the perfect setting for a Hallmark Holiday movie. I sometimes watch one Hallmark Holiday movie a year becasue it is like eating an entire box of See's chocolates.

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Yes indeed, and DIY seems to be a requirement of living there. I have a rather profound learning curve ahead of me (thank goodness for David!). I love your analogy of watching a Hallmark movie. So true! Hope we can see one another next week, if only just to say howdy and give you a hug.

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Alison Edwards's avatar

Thanks for sharing, dear friend ✨🤗💕 happy holidays xox

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Elisse Gabriel's avatar

Thank YOU, Alison! Wishing you and your lovely family a very happy holiday season.

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