Ugh, my sympathies. That really sucks. For all that I'm bitching, I have to admit that writer's block sucks way more.

You can totally do it though! If nothing else, just start writing random shit and see what sticks. Like not even complete sentences. Just as a warm-up.

I have nothing to add on holidays except YES DAMN YOU.

Thanks very much. I hope I'm able to finish the chapter by next year, though I'm contemplating skipping ahead a couple of chapters what with all the holiday spirit and whatnot... holy crap, I can't believe it's almost been a year already.

Godspeed!