2009

This week in a Christmas card I received a round robin letter from a great chum. I loved reading about her families year, so positive, so many things to be thankful for. I have never written one, probably because the cards I send go to people I talk to on a daily basis, but it made me think what I would say this year.

Dear Friends,

This has been a very strange year for our family. Exactly one year ago today we returned from Barbados where Louise, our beautiful first born daughter was married. James is a lovely boy and his family, the Eastons, well lets say apart from being Louise's "in-laws", have become the Mitchell's very good friends. We are very grateful that Louise has been lucky enough to marry into such a lovely family. She is doing well and is very much involved in her new job at Clifton Hall School.

Melissa, our second beautiful daughter, graduated with honours from Aberdeen. Taking the time now to find a job and is helping me to run the house. I could not have done it without her help in the last few months. She is still seeing her lovely Paul and I hope that she finds the right school to work in.

Shelley, our third beautiful daughter, after a shaky start in Aberdeen, she decided that after 1st year of dietetics, it was not for her. She has now moved over to a BEd at Aberdeen. Well to think that I will have three girls in the education sustem, and I am sure that it is nothing to do with the extra long holidays.

My parents are both well. Dad, having had some problems with health over the years but now all is resolved, so we are all thankful for that.

Colin's family have also had a few health problems this year. Mrs M had not been great but we hope things will settle soon.

We lost a dear friend and family member, Uncle Buck, he is sorely missed and I think of him daily.

Also a few months back, the last day of the polo season, Colin had a traumatic accident. He suffered and injury to his neck, but things are looking better and I am sure with help from the Southern General he will be home soon.

Unfortunately we lost two precious family animals in 2009. Pimms, one of our polo ponies and Jasper our beautiful German Pointer. This has been a sad year for our animal friends.

All in all 2009 has not been the best of years, but we have much to be grateful for. I hope to write next year with more positive news from the Mitchell Clan. But for now, we send you all our love and best wishes, and lets hope 2010 brings more happiness to us all.

Colin, Charlotte and the family xxx