Good things DO come from bad.
After spending Christmas Eve with my friends next door, wrapping presents and making merry I finished the day off chatting to an old friend 4000 mile away on line.

Having been good friends for a lot of years she knows the details of a family tragedy in 2004, very recently thanks to her memory of that event she had the good sense to call for help after recognizing a bad reaction to some medication which in all probabilities saved her life.

I am so pleased good things came out of one of my family tragedies, our friendship goes from strength to strength, although we have never met each other in person, she has a good heart and has always been there for us in times of adversity as I hope we have with her.

At this time of year I hope if you are troubled in any way you too have a friend like Mel bringing joy in your life.

I wish all Family, Friends and acquaintances piece and joy of the season.