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Sunday, December 31, 2006

Auld Lang Sine

It means "old long since" or "old long ago," but in my opinion none of the three phrases make much sense.

Still, it's the thought that counts; the thought that our memories of loved ones and treasured moments should certainly never be forgotten. And so I round up this blessed year with a thankful heart for my own "auld lang sine."

Thank you to my children, who bring me joy, humility, and the exuberance of youth on a daily basis. You are, each of you, a precious gift from God.

Thank you to my parents, for always nuturing my creativity, for teaching me to value the simple things in life, and for traveling all the way to Tennessee to spend a delightful Christmas with six people who love you more than words can express.

Thank you to my sister, for loving me unconditionally, for making me laugh until I think I'm going to pee all over the sofa, and for braving the highways in order to bring your sweet husband and beautiful little ones to our home for a few days.

Thank you to each and every one of you who has offered a kind word, a smile, a critical eye (ahem, Cheezweezil), affirmation, laughter, and the myriad gifts countless fingers have typed to me over the past year.

And most of all, thank you to my husband -- best friend, soulmate, life partner forever. No one knows me better, no one loves me more, no one keeps me as centered or makes me feel beautiful the way you do.

May you and yours enjoy a peaceful, productive, joyful 2007!