Sounds like a perfect Christmas to me!
After a number of difficult Christmases due to the loss of cherished members of the family, I didn’t think I’d ever get some of that special spirit-of-Christmas feeling back again. It will never be the same without them of course, but enough time has now passed to allow me to see I have to be thankful for all those good memories I have of Christmases with them and accept it’s time to move on.
So I pulled out the trimmings, dusted them off, and whilst the snow was gently falling outside, trimmed the house once again. I realised that life doesn’t stand still. I already know beyond a shadow of a doubt that loved ones who have passed over are always around us, so now is the time to concentrate on the new generation we are welcoming into our family. I will embrace the changes to come and a new Christmas routine. This year I’ll celebrate the smiles and pure joy reflected in the eyes of an energetic two and a half year old, an inquisitive nine month old and the latest addition who is only four months old!
The mulled wine will be in the microwave shortly, the mistletoe will be hung over the door and magically the snow has appeared just on cue. So all that’s left for me to say is a very ‘Merry Christmas’ to everyone, take care if you are out driving in the snow and thank you for taking the time to read my blog.