Back to the grind?

Here I find myself again sat in the office I share with my colleagues, although at the moment I sit here alone. 
I happen to like the quiet time of  the office almost if not more than when the office is busy and noisy.
It gives me a quiet space in which to think what the day and at this time the coming year will bring.
I know I am going to find the next few weeks a bit difficult personally as it runs up to the 10th anniversary of my fathers passing.  I miss both my parents immensely especially at this time of year.
So I take comfort in the silence around me that gives me time to think and remember and to quietly thank God for all the good memories I have of this time of year.