“I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey

and reminds us to cherish every moment because they’ll never come again.”

– Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean Luc Picard, Star Trek Generations

“You come back here!”

One moment our six-year-old granddaughter Alexis was chasing the puppy and the next, it was barking and chasing her, she running away gleefully, squealing with delight. It was Christmas morning and for the first time in a long time the entire family was home – the boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands and pets – all the ingredients for an unforgettable family Christmas.

Alexis had been involved in every aspect of the holiday celebration from setting up and decorating the Christmas tree a few day...

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