Love, live, life

To say we have no children we were up early! Shot 1 is the snow covered ground that we woke up to - officially classed as a white Christmas!
Shot 2 is the sunrise after we had finished opening our presents. I was very lucky this year, I got 3 books, 2 of which were in my wish list. Also bagged some great Cath Waters earrings and a display tile and a gorgeous Rennie Mackintosh scarf ring (also on my wish list)
Shot 3 - a third book (total surprise) all about having a productive garden and even more exciting - a cheese making kit (halloumi this time)
Shot 4- while sis went back to bed for a snooze I went out for a very bracing walk along the Humber bank

Christmas is always a strange time for me. It doesn’t always hold happy childhood memories and of course 6 years ago my mum died on Christmas Day. But all in all I am forever grateful for all that I am blessed with and none of it is directly monetary.

I have a loving and lifesaving family and friends. I have my health (if a little haggard in middle age), I have my faith and I am happy. Nine of these cost money. Around us are people who have none of the above and my walk today was to think and pray for those.