Cant do anything to alleviate all the real problems and stresses for you I'm afraid.
Instead sending you massive good wishes and hugs for a Very Happy Christmas at home with James and a simply wonderful New Year with your sister as well.
May all your cats be cute and furry, May the big fellow in red not get stuck in your chimney, May a ray of sunshine light up your life, and May all your illnesses abate for a while to leave you happy and contented (if only briefly)
Hugs.