My T gave me a small transitional object on Dec. 18th. I didn't ask for one, but I did know it would be almost a month before his holiday ended, and that is a very long gap. He was so sweet as he placed it in my hand then he smiled, told me what to do with it, though I already knew what it meant. We gave it a name, and it has been residing on my desk ever since. I will bring it back at my next appt. It's meant alot when I feel like I'm losing connection. Happy New Year pc folks!!