Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Charlie Thomas Lakin was born earlier today, 9th October 2013.

I Wish Charlie Thomas Godspeed on life’s journey. He comes to us with great joy. I pray he will adventure far; achieve his dreams; enrich those around him with love; be enriched by the love of family & friends. And above all else may he be happy & personally fulfilled.

Charlie Thomas is my first great nephew. I’ve also been blessed with a great niece, Amelia, who was with us for my brother’s 65th birthday this summer at my sister’s house in Bray. Amelia looked very fetching indeed and was full of life.

This glad news comes in the midst of difficult times for us. I share this small hope who will grow into an important part of all our futures…