In today’s episode I share the impact of contemplating my impending first Christmas after my mother’s death. There are reasons for gratitude and sadness. There are decisions to make regarding the Christmas chair.

These occasional, unedited podcasts are my way of processing my thoughts and feelings following the death of my mother earlier this year. If any of it is helpful to anyone else, I shall be glad.

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“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

God bless, Malcolm