Some amazing photos today!
I've just been for a short walk with DD, but the pavements are glistening, and I was a bit scared. Thankfully, my lovely DD held on to me. There are quite a few fairy lights up outside, now and some peeking out from behind windows from those that already have their trees up.
I love the image of you and your family singing around your grand piano, @Bimblesalong It sounds wonderful. I did play cello as a child, but I'm not a natural musician and it fell by the wayside after I tripped over my bow and broke it. I saw it as an opportunity to get out of something that I found too difficult. It makes me feel a little sad, but I learned later in life that I was dyspraxic and was possibly never going to master it anyway. That said, I love music and uphold my mother's tradition of preparing the sprouts and potatoes while Carol's at King's is on during Christmas Eve. I'm also I'm awe of those who can make musical instruments. What a talent and legacy!
I've also been meaning to say for a while that I want to send heartfelt love to those who will be spending Christmas without a parent or loved one. Especially for the fist year. My father was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease today after many weeks of tests. He has another scan on Saturday and a further one in a month's time to review progress. He spent Christmas 2018 in hospital having six stents fitted, so he does amazingly well to do all that he does with these health conditions. My mother also has colon cancer. She turns 80 on 3rd December, and he turns 77 on the 4th. I'm acutely aware that we never know when we will spend our last festive season with our loved ones. My sister has also been gone for 23 years now, and I think of her every time I light a candle. Life is very precious, and I try to treasure every moment.