White Christmas

Hi, this is probably my last Blog for 2010. I would just like to thank the readership, all 2 or so of you for dropping by every now and again.  Actually it never ceases to amaze me just how many people end up here one way or another.  This Christmas has been exceptional! All our plans have gone south due to the weather and or ill health.  

At times Lorraine and I almost felt bereft, we had hoped to have everyone down for the Ballydown Christmas Concert but with the weather it just didn't happen.  Mum and Dad were to come to Banbridge for Boxing Day but again the weather didn't let us do that, however we did have a great day at Premier Drive instead. We went to Jonathan's and Elaine s for lunch on Christmas day, actually a steak dinner which was great. Elaine is almost at the end of her 9 months and God willing will be giving birth in the early new year

Here are some snapps I took over the past few days.  Mr Nathan got a kitchen center from Santa and its a joy to see him playing with it,  A few scenes as we travelled from Donaghcloney to Newtownards on Christmas Day and a few photos taken at Angus and Lyn's house over a few games.  It was nice to meet Alana's friend Miriam (an Irish dance teacher no less) and the boy friend Lewis.

We did miss Patricia this year, and even though she wasn't there she still brought a smile to our faces talking about her.  I guess that is a lovely legacy, to still bring a joy to friends even after departing this scene of time.

Special visitor

My Day just got 100 times better to day at about 3 o'clock this afternoon. My friend Jean called looking radiant. Jean has been receiving extensive treatment for Cancer as it is almost completed, one more to go just after Christmas. I was so delighted to see her but even more so to see how well she is looking, her hair is starting to grow back. Jean has been a blessing to every one she comes in contact with, she has her own blog here if you would like to know more.
What a lovely surprise, thanks for dropping by Jean.

Christmas 2009

To everyone who drops in on this blog from time to time a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
It has been a good year in many many ways and at the same time has been difficult.
When you hear the word Cancer for the first time it's a scary moment, especially when it concerns someone you love and care for, but thanks be to God Lorraine has come through her operation well and is getting better all the time. My broken leg has really changed the year for me and I got to experience a different way of life for almost half the year. I also got to spend time with Lorraine which otherwise would not have been possible.
Thankfully the leg is mended and I am back in the saddle albeit I cant jump now, but still ridding which is great.
I took the two pictures below last night as I was cleaning and checking one o my cameras. The messages on the cards are new to us. More importantly than anything else that has happened this year is the fact that we have been blessed with a beautiful grandson. Nathan is the most beautiful, contented good natured wee boy you could every wish for. Elaine has done a wonderful job, and has taken to mother hood so well. And it is magical to stand back an watch Jonathan take on all the responsibilities that come with becoming a father. Looking forward to going to see them all in the morning.
In a few days time we will be going to see Emma and John get married. looking forward to that as well.

So wherever you are, whatever you are doing this Christmas, look after the people you love and have a great time.
And please please be careful on the roads.
Its normally hard to get Bert away from the heat, yet it doesn't seem to matter when he has a bone, typical man I guess!