Sounds like two wonderful kids you raised, Bee.
I don't usually have much money at Christmas - but manage to make do. My daughter doesn't ask for much herself.
The tests went well. I aced the physical, even though I ran it in the pouring rain. It really wasn't bad at all. The written portion was this afternoon, and I don't know how well I did, but I'm sure hoping I passed! I find out next week how I did with that, and hopefully will be given an interview date for the next stage.
The run was at a local high school track, and, a couple of times my steps faltered, and I began to doubt my ability to finish. But I patted my pocket, and pictured you all running alongside me, and it got me through. It was a spiritual experience of sorts, one that only we can appreciate, I'm sure.
I stopped to change at my parents' house and had a piece of heavenly apple pie ..
and now I have to go. My friend just called. Her daughter is sick and needs medicine. I'll talk to y'all later. Hugs!!