Life has a way of demanding a lot from all of us. When your shoulder is to the plow and you are meeting day to day challenges often, a reprieve is like a breath of fresh air.
And so it is with a holiday interlude, especially at Christmas.
It is hard to know exactly how everyone gets in the spirit of Christmas, but one day all of a sudden there it is: you can sense it. There is an air of festivity, goodwill, and best wishes that envelopes everyone.
As you gather with family and friends during the holiday season, may you reflect on the past year, the good times and the things you can be thankful for.
Our family, Sally and I, extend to you and your family a very merry Christmas with love, joy, peace and prosperity in 2011.
Look forward to next year with anticipation and hope and may the Lord of heaven shine his face upon you and yours.
Best wishes.
