We returned to a brief bit of routine this week after our spot of Covid isolation and before the festive holidays start. I remained negative throughout, and thankfully, none of us are worse the wear, though we have emerged into a slightly disorientating maelstrom of omicron variants and Christmas hubbub. It was the last day of term for Wren and Finch today so we headed up into town to see the Christmas lights and visit the Christmas market.
Exeter always has an avenue of charity Christmas trees. They are donated by local growers and decorated by local charity groups. I was delighted to find the Exeter and District branch of the MS Society in amongst them…
In amongst the other Christmas trees I found these words…
There was something very powerful about seeing those words hung on these trees that represent some of the most vulnerable people in Exeter. In amongst the bright lights and the shopping frenzy, these two words rang out like perfectly pitched little bells. Home and Community. Two such important things that many people do not have.
This is my final post before Christmas, so this year, as well as thanking you for your continued and generous support (thank you!), I would also like to wish for you a warm home and a loving community. To you and yours, peace and joy. See you in the new year!
