Happy Christmas!
The great day will soon be upon us, so a happy Christmas to you all.
Ours started last Monday when we went to the tiny Norfolk village of Thursford to see the Thursford Spectacular, a three hour show of glitz and glamour, with amazing music, singing and dancing. An experience to remember, made all the better for us because we had lots of friends with us and Ian coped well. He flagged towards the end of the second half so we made a hasty exit, but once we were home again and he’d had the ubiquitous cup of tea, he was fine.
Today we went to see his consultant surgeon at the hospital and were told that Ian has progressed very well since his operation and can now do anything he likes, even play golf. He has to get a bit fitter to contemplate that, but it was the best news for Christmas we could have had.
My only church duty this weekend is to lead the midnight service on Christmas Eve, then I’m off until the new year so am planning to enjoy the break. Becki and Alex are going to cook Christmas dinner (or so they say) while Ian and I take our ease, apparently. I’ll believe it when I see it. Then we all go over to Fiona and Stuart on Thursday, for yet another Christmas celebration.
Meanwhile I staggered round Tesco this morning after the hospital visit, for the final Christmas shop. The shopping was fine, but I then stood in the checkout queue for thirty-five minutes, which was less fine. Oh well. Has to be done.
Tomorrow morning we pick up the turkey (yes, a genuine Norfolk bronze) and all the trimmings and vegetables from the local farm shop, then that’s it on the shopping front, hopefully for the rest of the year. Feels good writing that – no more shopping in 2011!
So a happy Christmas to you all. Enjoy your families if you have them, and have a wonderful time.