Just back from Midnight Mass, and what a lovely service it was. Andrew gave a fantastic (and brief) sermon on fear - “The first thing you learn at Angel school is four words: Don’t be afraid” - that was wonderfully appropriate for us as a family this year. We sang, smiled and cried a little, but it was an uplifting experience. Fiona from next door joined us, and was a great source of support to us all.

After the service, we went to Dad’s graveside for a little while, and cried. I think though, that we all came away with a little more hope, happiness and joy that we’ve all felt for a long time. And that’s not just the Communion wine talking, honest.

Merry Christmas to you all.