PEACE AND JOY

Earlier we heard on CNN the top three new year's resolutions were 1) to lose weight, 2) to be a better person, 3) to stop smoking. I suppose all three are good things to aim for and all of them have obvious benefits in this life. We don’t make new year’s resolutions as we believe if a change needs to be made, it should be made now and not at the beginning of a new year. Last year, without making new year’s resolutions we got into the best shape of our life, we made better financial decisions and we are now living a healthier, happier and spiritual life.

So as we sit here and think of how to wish you all a Happy New Year, we are completely puzzled. We know that when we look back on the year 2006 no one will say it went exactly as they envisioned. When we look back we remember several things. There was a lot of laughter, good times at the weddings we attended in Canada and visiting with family and friends. There were new decisions made about our future home, moving, selling and building. There was also a lot of sadness and sorrow at the passing of Elizabeth’s Grandmother. Someone who was the Queen of Reciprocation.

For the year 2007, there will be great surprises and not so great surprises. Planned events, and unplanned events. Happy times and sad times. Summer delights and winter blues. So instead of wishing you all a happy New Year, we would like to wish you a Peaceful New Year. A peace that will sustain you through whatever storms may arise and a joy that will bring you much happiness throughout the entire year.

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