t'was the week before Christmas

Twas the week before Christmas nearly the end of the year,
time off needed to be used was here,
the days were marked out with a careful plan,
with time to spend with my little boy Dan.

To the theatre to Charlie and Lola the show
visiting a friend's new baby..to Tunbridge wells we would go.
A pre school show and Ice skating too
so much for us to enjoy and do.

But things at work came to be
a change in plans was definite for me
A dear strong lady. so brave and a friend
had  passed away and so a funeral we wanted to attend

Observing a family struck by grief
yet knowing her eternal life in Christ was a relief
But Children orphaned and friends so sad
it makes me wonder why the world is so bad.

And so a week of  sorrow and Joy
and round the corner we celebrate the birth of a boy
a child so special a saviour a King
My heart is lifted for the rejoicing He brings.

Life has its ups and downs the circle of life some call it....

I pray that whatever life throw at you this Christmas and in 2014 you will have the courage and faith to face it head on

God Bless

xxx