I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling this way. Like Alyssa I consider myself a creative person. We just dug out decorations that there is no possible way I could create today. Even though it evokes a little sadness it also gives me a sense of accomplishment like, “Wow, I made that.” When my nieces were babies I made them elaborate stockings. No way I could do that now, but I’m sure glad I did it when I had the ability to do so. Now they have a keepsake for years to come.
As you said retaining our passions is important. Even though I can’t do what I used to, my hobbies have evolved as my disability progressed. Even though the holidays can be a reminder of what I can’t do anymore, I don’t dwell on it and do what I can. I also appreciate what other people create.