Michelle,

Hill is right. Once this time of year passes, it will be a bit easier, althoughti's always a cavern! Like you, I heard "I'll Be Home for Christmas" about 100 times here. AFN (Armed Forces Network) thinks if they play Christmas music it will make eveyone feel at home. It has the exact opposite effect on me. Holidays are awful, but after New Years, it'll get a little easier.