Iris's Little Christmas Display......

This is Iris's little Christmas display in her bedroom .....

...... again, like Bertie's Christmas list, it makes me both shed a tear and smile at the same time.

It's soooooooo full of childhood innocence......

...... with bits and pieces made both this year and in the past .......

...... and things with a special significance like the Wolves monkey .......

...... or given to her by the special people in her life  ...........

..... all very carefully arranged by herself and all treasured, hopefully for many years to come with all their associated memories.

It's impossible to say which memories and what, if any of the small things she will take with her into the future, but the foundation of love and caring that continually surrounds her and Bertie will always be there. 

It breaks my heart that Grandy Andy has never been there to physically hold their hand and hold them so close it hurts ........

......... but I know he is in their very DNA by the things they say and do, and has his gentle hands resting constantly on their shoulders protecting them, keeping them safe and whispering in their ear,  I love you and you can do it ..... and this Christmas, as always, will be very much in our hearts.