HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!

I wish you a year full of ordinary miracles...

A fresh pot of coffee you didn't have to make yourself.

An unexpected phone call from an old friend... or a spouse, son or daughter across the sea.

Green stoplights on your way to work or shop.

I wish you all the little things to rejoice in...

The fastest line at the grocery store.

A good sing along song on the radio.

Your keys right where you look.

A care package waiting inside the wire.

The return of those who been away... from our persons or our hearts.

I wish for each of you happiness and perfection -- little bite-size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling that the Lord is smiling on you, holding you so gently because you are special and rare.

I wish each of You -- and everyone -- Peace, Happiness and Joy, Health and Prosperity (however you measure it).

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. So this year, live your life to be unforgettable to someone... to everyone.

And a special Happy New Year to our grandson Thomas -- may the New Year be filled with wonder, learning, laughter and love!

To my sons and daughter (and their spouses), Happy New Year and remember how much you are loved and admired.

To my dear and much-loved siblings (including the out-laws!) -- know that we miss you very much (come visit!!)

To my wonderful, fantastic, amazing Husband: I love you to the moon and back (and then some!)