This Christmas Eve was a bit sombre as in the midst of light-hearted activities, Trish received word of her mother's passing. The evening started with a shared dinner and then we were entertained by Jessica and Shareen who sang for us. We then sat round the wood-block altar (a Sharda tradition) and lit candles while reading angel cards. Fe entertained us with a carol and Aliah & Alim sang another. Then it was Secret Santa prezzies followed by group carol singing.
When the news came, we got together and said the prayer for the dead. We remembered Ngaire in the short service. Basira then drove Trish on a 4 hour journey back home. The few of us that remained went to the Tyburn Monastery later for midnight mass following Halima's tradition.
