A lot of this page I owe to my parents, for it was they who eased my life
financially, and made it possible to do not only this project, but a gaggle
of others. For that I will always be grateful.
It was also they who had the courage and wisdom to emigrate form Wales to
Canada in 1963 to provide for me and my brother, a better life. I can't
say if my life would have turned out any better had we stayed in the land
of song. But, I can say that regardless of where my brother and I were brought
up, we were the benefactors of two people who were always there for us,
who sacrificed so that we could enjoy, who showed through example the difference
between right and wrong, and the joy of helping others. If I could comfort
my own children half as well, I would know that at least one little piece
of the world will be a better place.
Mum and Dad let me offer you now, this statement of love and thanks, publicly
for all you have done, and I dedicate the "Child's Christmas"
page to you.

