Christmas Eve 2008...

Dear Nicky,

Well, Christmas is upon us again. At least this year we're in our own little home, safe and comfortable. And while the lousy weather and the nature of the season limit greatly any sort of outdoor activity we might consider, at least we're not in Anguilla, like this time last year, where Junie wouldn't stop crying and you got a double ear infection. I'm actually looking forward to a very boring holiday. This afternoon we went to an early service at the church. There was a puppet show. It was hot and crowded. It was over in a flash. Now that's a Christmas miracle.

Love,
Dad