To me it's a time to remember all the blessings we've had over the past year, to take stock of what and how well we did so we can learn from that next year, and to remember those who are no longer with us whether it be people or pets. My late dad-in-law would be so proud to see how well his grand-daughter has overcome her various difficulties and now has a lovely husband, two children and another on the way, and for us to be a part of their family means so much to us that I can't express in words but we show it in big loving hugs. It's an expression of the warmth of the fire that is ever-burning in our hearts, bringing out the lovely decs we have acquired over the years along with the scent of the Christmas tree whilst playing a CD of the carols we all know so well, but the switching on of our fairy lights can't compare with their shining eyes and their look of wonderment when they come into our little cottage. That's worth far more than gold and I wouldn't swap it for anything.
