One is a Facebook friend called Regina Mullins who is greatly missing the presence of her brother, Charles Byrne, and family this Christmas. As a rule, Charles (who was born in Carlow Town but who now lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire) and his wife and their two daughters, Hannah and Katherine Byrne, usually make a point of visiting Carrick-on-Suir. The Coronavirus has knocked their seasonal visit on the head this year. Regina Mullins makes a special request for a seasonal song dedication for her brother and his family, and hopes that they can soon be together again next year. Have a happy Christmas to the Byrne family from Regina xxx
The second (persons) who I am especially thinking about today is a lovely couple, my good friends, Ann Rhodes from Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, and her husband, Tom. Twenty years ago today, Ann had a massive heart attack which was critical and almost killed her. During the past twenty years, Ann has fortunately not had a reoccurrence and has been able to devote her attention to looking after her husband, Tom, with his ill health. Let us celebrate the presence of both Ann and her husband, Tom, who are still with us today and will hopefully continue to be for many more Christmases to come.
To these two groups of people this afternoon, I dedicate this seasonal song, ' Oh Christmas Tree', wishing all continued good health and seasonal greetings as we approach the New Year of 2021.
Love and peace Bill xxx