Hi Jerry,
when friends and family say something like " Why get him any thing he isn't going to make it" from experience as a Families officer dealing with many problems, from my experience it is usually their way of coping with your problem and not meant in an awful way. The fact that they are discussing your problem is evidence that you are in their thoughts which is better than not. I am always joking with my family about my condition and I tell them that " Dying is as much a part of life as living. Keep safe Sir

The first year after being diagnosed, I decided to have both Thanksgiving and Christmas with my family because even though the doctors said I was in remission, we weren't sure what would happen in the next year. We made sure no one was sick or been around anyone who was to help with me not getting sick. Since then, we've gotten together every year except for this one for Christmas, because everyone is dealing with the cold weather funk. Once everyone is better, we'll celebrate, even if it's in March!

Well I would have my daughter and her boyfriend at my house or I will go to her if she decides that is best. She has a really sick cat that needs daily care. So if she doesn’t want to leave the cat I may go to her but I’d wear a mask for the trip
And have them test before I would take off my mask and then we could celebrate together. It certainly would be easier in my home than her small apartment. But, being together is the most important so that would be the plan for me. When the pandemic first hit we did. Not spend thanksgiving or Christmas together due to my CLL. We have spent time together since but we mask and social distance and they test when they come. I am very careful with me.

The last 10 years of Holidays have all been different because my wife's favorite one is Thanksgiving so this year because we are both tired from our diseases we were going to do very little if nothing, however my wonderful sister sent us a full blown Thanksgiving feast from the grocery store, it was great except even cleaning up, carving the Turkey, heating and Doctoring up sides was just too much for us. As for Christmas something low key, it will be just us maybe a few friends will stop by for some drinks 🍸 that's it. Hopefully you had a good Thanksgiving and a great Christmas 🎄.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Sometimes I’d FaceTime when not up to going out etc Vs if anyone sick