To my Family and those who are like family, it is with great joy that I write this acrostic. Last year, around this time I was in crisis and there was the possibility of the reintroduction of even more dangerous med and readmission to the hospital. Things gradually got better, good enough to stay off these treatments. This year, all were watchful to see if I was going to make it into the new year without incidence. Well, I did! I still haven’t resorted to where I was prior to this time last year but I’m writing you! May God Bless you all!

Happy New Year How I wished that we were near And together we could ring in this new year Putting aside disputes and faithfully Promising to resolve impending disharmony Your love is precious and often missed Nothing comes between love if we persist Each day we must pray that the miles though wide Will not distance love and that the Lord will provide Years of contentment, pleasure and gladness Everyday will be one of happiness And that we can start 2009 joyfully everywhere Ringing in with delight this coming New Year