That time of year is approaching again.....

[Mayhem]

If the cards are arriving in the US now, then hopefully mine might appear by the weekend heh...

[longshot]

Got my card! Thank you Steve!

[BuckRogers]

Thanks so much Steve. It actually boggles my mind to think that you do this each year.

This is one of those things that really sets this site apart from all the rest and makes it a family as oppposed to just a forum.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Buck

[Jubei]

I received my card today, very beautiful. The message inside was quite meaningful for me this year, it made me choke up a bit (been dealing with some medical issues of late which is one reason why I haven't been around a lot lately)

So, thank you for this sincere effort this and every year. And Merry Holidays to all members here too!

[Lobster Johnson]

I received my card today, very beautiful. The message inside was quite meaningful for me this year, it made me choke up a bit (been dealing with some medical issues of late which is one reason why I haven't been around a lot lately)

Sorry to hear that, Jubei. I hope everything's OK.

[Maka]

I also am sorry to hear about your medical issues. I hope and pray that you are receiving the best medical care and you have a lot of social support during these hard times. Peace, maka

[maichan]

Hoping all goes well Jubei. Sending you my best wishes for the holiday season and beyond.

[Jubei]

Thanks to all for your support and wishes. I don't like to broadcast my troubles as such, but I've found that while this forum community built around a samurai bunny may be small, it's a tight-knit group of fellow fans who love and support each other.

With that in mind, earlier this year, 2 days after my 43rd birthday, I was diagnosed with Stage II of a type of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Fortunately, the type I have has one of the highest cure rates among cancers and my doctors have given me a very favorable prognosis. Starting this past Sept, I've been undergoing chemotherapy and should hopefully finish my cycles this upcoming January. Of course, then they'll check on where we stand on things and go from there.

So I have my good days and my bad days. On my good days, I do at least try to stop bye and see what's been going on here even if I may not feel cognizant enough to put thoughts into words into posts. Of course, reading Usagi helps too and the last 3 issues have been quite good.

At this point, it's become one day at a time. So thank you all again for your thoughts and wishes.

[jabba359]

Hey Jubei, sorry to hear you've been sick. I hope all goes well with your treatment. Keep us updated and let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

[Lobster Johnson]

I hope your treatment works out well. Best of luck, Jubei.

[BuckRogers]

Jubei: May you and your loved ones have peace and comfort at this Christmas and may your treatments prove 100% successful and curative!

[maichan]

Hang in there Jubei! Sounds like things are going good, even if the treatments are a pain at times.

Like Jabba said, keep us posted. I think I'm correct in saying the Dojo is here to support you!

Wishing you get well soon.
Douka Odaijini. Kaifukuwo Oinori Shiteimasu.
どうかお大事に。回復をお祈りしています。

[Eltanin]

Best wishes to all for the holidays, and particularly to you, Jubei.

[estee]

I just received my card. It's lovely. Just love the image on the front. One of the best sequences in the Usagi canon. Many thanks.

All my thoughts are with you, Jubei.

And a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

[runnah4life808]

Thanks Steve!