Tomorrow is a new year. A chance to start over. I read that Dan Folgerberg died last week. He was only 53 years old. This past year hasn't been a good one for me. I have had betrayal from a friend, heartbreak from someone that I once loved very much. Death of loved ones. A hard year. It will get better. I have made friends. I have smelled the wonder of a baby. I have seen him laugh. I have watched him learn. I have realized that people aren't always what or whom I thought that they were. 2008 will be my best year yet. Hopefully all of OUR best year. We have been given another chance. A chance to be happy. A chance to make a differance. I realized years ago by doing Mission work and nursing in foreign countries, that it is the little things that matter. The LITTLE things that make us honorable, that make us matter. We all have a chance to do that this year. We ALL can feed the hungry. We ALL can ease someone's loneliness. We ALL can ease someone's pain and make a differance in their life. Watch your children grow. Mow your neighbors yard or take them to the grocery. Visit a nursing home and listen to the stories. Mend a hurt. Make amends. Live your life with integrity. I am so blessed to have made such good friends here. I am thankful. You have touched my life. You have touched my heart. Thank you.
I loved what you said in your post, it's so true, we can make a difference in each other's lives. All it takes is a simple act of kindness, of compassion, of love.
by Misty (PM , CC ) on Monday December 31, 2007 @ 5:57 PM
Wishing You a Safe and Happy New Year's Eve, Valanne ~ May the Coming New Year bring You Peace, Good Health, Joy and Prosperity. Beautiful Post, I count You as one of My Blessings.
by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Monday December 31, 2007 @ 10:10 PM
ValAnne - trust that you are doing okay. I have been so busy this past two weeks with family here and now it is to quiet down a bit. It has been great getting to know you and I wish for you a wonderful 2008 -
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A - Alright here we go again – N - Now we are beginning a new year – E - Ever wonder what the next twelve months will hold – W - Welcoming things and people into one’s life – new and old. Y – Yes, it is all about new and great beginnings; E – Entering 2008 we cannot hesitate; A – And we will anticipate love, laughter, peace and hope to R – Reach around the world beginning in our corner of the world first!
June, it has been wonderful getting to know you and your sweet hubby as well. I'm glad that you are having a good time with family there. I plan to make this my best year ever. I hope that it is your's. Take care my friend.
by ValAnne (PM , CC ) on Tuesday January 1, 2008 @ 7:24 PM
I can attest to 2007 being a year of ups and downs as well....I'm sorry for your losses, but I'm glad that you have a good outlook for the new year. It's important to remember that tomorrow IS a new day and things CAN get better if you give the day a chance.
by Bry_M (PM , CC ) on Tuesday January 1, 2008 @ 7:28 PM
Oh Bry.... One of the things that I have missed the most while I have been gone is reading your blog..and YOU. You are a good and special man and I am honored to count you as a friend. Take care.
by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 5:24 PM
Your so right Val Anne we all have the chance right now to make this new year better then the ones before. I wish for you to have a great new year because you my friend deserve it love ya
by ValAnne (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 6:52 PM
Angie, When I first came here, you welcomed me. I will always love you for that. You and I share so much that I feel like you are my little sister. Love you girl
by ValAnne (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 6:54 PM
The saying "think globally and act locally"; idiotic in simplicity there is some merit to it. I have watched parent-less children passed over by potential parents who flew all the way to China to get a child and then parade it around in a truly grotesque version of Münchhausen's by proxy. It is how we treat our co worker, our neighbor , our employee, our employer, our mate, family members, our friends, our enemies and our selves that is at the core of how we define ourselves and our actions. Good post..
by capananda (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 7:25 PM
ValAnne,
I'm not spending as much time online as I used to and it's hard for me to get around to all my blogging friends. I hope you will have a much better year in 2008. I hope we all do.
by Bella (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 2, 2008 @ 9:41 PM
Hiya Val! You have a wonderful outlook for the new year. I KNOW this will be YOUR YEAR for everything you want in your life. I think 2007 has been hard for many of us, but we WILL prevail!
by ValAnne (PM , CC ) on Friday January 4, 2008 @ 6:57 PM
Sherry, I'm not able to get online as much either. Life gets in the way. I hope that things are going well for you too my friend. You are a treasure... Take care.
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I loved what you said in your post, it's so true, we can make a difference in each other's lives. All it takes is a simple act of kindness, of compassion, of love.
Happy New Year ValAnne,
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A - Alright here we go again –
N - Now we are beginning a new year –
E - Ever wonder what the next twelve months will hold –
W - Welcoming things and people into one’s life – new and old.
Y – Yes, it is all about new and great beginnings;
E – Entering 2008 we cannot hesitate;
A – And we will anticipate love, laughter, peace and hope to
R – Reach around the world beginning in our corner of the world first!
Love and blessings - June
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You express yourself so eloquently. Hope your New Year brings you inner peace and happiness.
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I am sorry to learn of your betrayal. You will just have to suck it up and start over with a new year.
look forward to the unfolding of the year before us.
one of my gifts of 07 was connecting with you.
cheers.
ron
Thanks for this post. It was beautiful. Such a good reminder of what we should all do to make the New Year better.....for others and for us.
I have watched parent-less children passed over by potential parents who flew all the way to China to get a child and then parade it around in a truly grotesque version of Münchhausen's by proxy.
It is how we treat our co worker, our neighbor , our employee, our employer, our mate, family members, our friends, our enemies and our selves that is at the core of how we define ourselves and our actions.
Good post..
I'm not spending as much time online as I used to and it's hard for me to get around to all my blogging friends. I hope you will have a much better year in 2008. I hope we all do.
Sherry
Take care!!
Sending much love from Secret!
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