Preparing to leave the office to face a dreaded last minute shopping trip, I just looked out of the window onto a real winter wonderland. It made me stop for a moment to appreciate our location here in the heart of Fife, which is arguably one of this country's most beautiful regions. Now with everywhere covered in snow, it really does look like a Christmas card.
Although I am fretting about getting everything ready in time for the big day tomorrow, there are many people for whom this festive season will be a time of REAL worry and stress. A diagnosis of cancer is difficult enough at any time of year, but it can be particularly tough when the rest of the world seems to be having fun.
If you or someone you care about is suffering from cancer, remember that we are always here to listen and help in whatever way we can. We will always respond as quickly as possible if you call and leave a message, even over the holidays.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for their hard work throughout 2009 and wish them a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Finally, a Christmassy quote from Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
'But I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round... as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely.'
Happy Christmas Everyone!
Helen x
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