Celine Dion is always in her fans' thoughts and prayers as she struggles with stiff person syndrome, which sees her unable to perform.
While Celine, 55, is struggling in her professional life, her family are always there to support her, with her sister Claudette giving an insight into the singer's life in a new interview with HELLO! Canada.
Sharing Celine's plans for the year ahead, Claudette, 74, revealed how that the family is hoping for Celine's recovery just as the star's fans are. Speaking of spending Christmas as family, Claudette said: "We follow in a tradition that our mom modeled for us, our dad too, to gather as a family to celebrate Christmas."
On whether Celine will join her sister for their celebrations in Quebec, Claudette added: "We can’t know what wonderful gift we’ll have for Christmas. But her presence would be the most wonderful gift ever. We never know. We cross our fingers and send her all our love and positive thoughts."
Celine is based in Las Vegas, so Quebec is certainly a journey from her base, but her desire to be with her family during the holidays likely motivates Celine to make the journey to Canada!
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The singer is the youngest of 14 siblings, with all of them sharing a strong bond – Celine even lives with her sister Linda, who is helping her through her health battle.
During a televised appearance in July, Claudette told Le Journal de Montreal of how Celine now lives with Linda, explaining: "When I call her and she's busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she's working hard. She's listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible.
© Michel Ponomareff/Getty Images"I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game. At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It's important to listen to it."
Discussing her rehabilitation, she said: "We trust her. It's innate to her, she's disciplined in every area of her life… We can't find any medicine that works, but having hope is important."
For the full exclusive interview with new details, pick up the latest issue of HELLO! Canada, on stands now.
