Happy New Year!!!

As most of us do at this time of year,

 I have reflected back on 2011 

and it has been a roller coaster 

ride of ups and downs.

 I have many things to be grateful for -

one is the friendship of my blogging friends

 and of course of my family. 

You have made me laugh even 

when you didn't know I had nothing 

to laugh abt, 

you made me believe there 

are still good, kind hearted people who 

do care abt their fellow man and are

 willing to give of themselves to 

ease someone else’s suffering,

when I have been having my 

own pity party, you have made 

me realize I am not the only one 

going through the

 trials and tribulations of life, 

to put my big girl panties on 

and deal with. 

Thank each and every one 

for being who you are 

and being a part of my life

…. As we face a new year 

I wish all of you, health, 

happiness, and the

 strength to persevere 

through your own

 trial and tribulations.