2011 is officially here. Many of us make (and eventually break) New Year’s resolutions. We make them knowing deep down that we more than likely will not follow through with them for the entire year. Life seems to get in the way! A friend of mine posted a Happy New Year’s wish she had come across and shared with all her friends on FB. I asked her if I could borrow it and she told me she that it was one that had been written and shared with others, but the author was unknown and that it was fine with her! Thank you Sonja for posting this!
It seems as we get older, we tend to experience more loss and sadness – especially when you have a large extended family to which you are close. As we get older, I believe we start really understanding that we are not invincible and that life cannot and should not be taken for granted. It doesn’t just happen to other people; it can and does happen to us as well.
For the past 20 years we have lost grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents and siblings. Even though we know they are now in a far better place and that they are rejoicing with the angels, it hurts – sometimes it hurts so much – especially around the holidays and birthdays. This past year was no exception with our loss. We lost loved ones, and we loss our faithful companion who had been with us for over fourteen years. We both still miss him very much each and every day.
2010 did bring some stability and happiness to some of our loved ones! David is now the Pastor of First Baptist Church Bedford, OH; Cora is going to become a big sister in June, 2011; Jeni is getting to be a stay at home mother; Bill’s surgery was a success with no sign of cancer; and Mom celebrated her 90th birthday in February.
What will 2011 bring? God is the only one who knows the answer to that question. Each day we are here on earth is a gift from God. We know that as we get older those days are more precious as each day passes. We don’t take it for granted that Mom is still with us. We thank God every day. She has been really battling the high blood pressure for a long time, but for the last three to four weeks it has been a real battle with two trips to Now Care, a trip to the ER, a call to the doctor, a visit to her doctor, and with a scheduled appointment to go back on the 11th, if not before. We are all trying our best to help her.
We want to wish all of you a Happy New Year with the following as a reminder of how easy we can brighten our days along with prayers!
Our wish for you:
“Comfort on difficult days,
smiles when sadness intrudes,
rainbows to follow the clouds,
laughter to kiss your lips,
sunsets to warm your heart,
hugs when spirits sag,
beauty for your eyes to see,
friendships to brighten your being,
faith so that you can believe,
confidence for when you doubt,
courage to know yourself,
patience to accept the truth,
Love to complete your life.”
Happy 2011 our dear family and friends!
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