Yesterday we went up to see Son and family, through thick mist and light rain - not ideal driving conditions. Here we are going over the Queensferry Crossing.
And we went for a muddy walk (or, in the children's case, cycle) through woodland which had suffered considerably in Storm Arwen, a few weeks ago.
And it was lovely to be with them. With this Omicron Covid and impending restrictions, I'm not sure when we'll see them again. They're supposed to be coming down for New Year but ... hmm.
Still, it's Christmas, and while it's not the best Christmas ever, we'll see the Edinburgh family tomorrow so we shouldn't really complain. Especially as something really tragic happened to one family in Son's tiny village, a few days ago. I won't go into details so as not to spoil your Christmas but let's say it's made me grateful for my blessings.
So happy Christmas and (when have I written this before???) let's hope for better things in the New Year. Surely?
Happy Christmas, and may 2022 bring good health and happiness. Being with family is such a blessing, and the absence certainly aches, doesn't it. We're fortunate here, but very aware it could all "turn to custard" here as well. And, like the rest of the world, we're wondering what's in the future. So counting the blessings of today is about as far ahead as we can look.
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We are both trying to adjust to this new reality and find the positives. There ARE many. Although we lost my dad and my mom isn't doing well, we were all together and it was wonderful after the lonely 2020 Christmas. Hoping for better times in 2022.
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