Frances this story should have come with a warning: Blubberers please don't read...

So much of this reminded me of my own family, rich in togetherness, for a while, the snow, and the star-studded skies a seasonal backdrop.

And gradually things changed.

The reformation of family I talk about is a natural progression as grandparents, then parents leave the earth, and new families are born.

In our case, wide connections are ow all but lost, and the Christmas I recall as a child is but a wistful memory of the magic created from simplicity.

Thanks for sharing this lovely reflection. I've stopped crying now. 💖💖💖