End of Year Statement

There is no time for anything fancy, and barely time for this quick note at the end of what has turned out to be a great year. Life has been good; may it continue to be so. But if it cannot be, then may the memories of 2006 be a source of comfort and inspiration. The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away -- blessed be the name of the Lord.
It is unreasonable to expect every year to be as free of suffering as this past one, but I do hope that whatever 2007 holds, it will be a year in which my wisdom increases, a year in which my love for others grows deeper and broader, and a year in which I am granted (and sieze) many opportunities to participate in what God is doing in the world.
Happy New Year!