Christmas 2009 has been a truly white Christmas. I have enjoyed just being here - having my precious family with me over this very special time especially since it was Marie and James’ first Christmas as a married couple. I enjoyed them so much I forgot to take photographs of their visit, but the images a burnt onto my heart.

We take our loved ones, those who love us and those whom we love so much for granted and I have reflected a lot on this over Christmas because we can take nothing for granted. These reflections have been my way of bringing what’s really important into sharp focus.