Here’s the inside cover. The envelope has a photo of Murray and my thoughts about the days immediately leading up to December first; in an envelope because they are very personal, but as Maureen pointed out, this is part of my December and I need to document it, as hard as it is. I used an obvious quote but still one that means a lot to me: some people come into our lives and quickly go. some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts. we are never, ever, the same

And Day one – the text reads ” Before Daddy flew back to CHC, we started our new tradition – reading a Christmas story together. Eventually I want 24 stories but 14 isn’t a bad start. Bran chose A Kiwi Jingle Bells.”