Perhaps, during the last year we all faced some events that caused some tears.  For that, I am truly sorry.  It’s never fun to be in pain, at any time or on any level.  Now here comes the New Year and I earnestly pray that it will bring us all more cheers than tears.  And, I ask that as much as we can, let us forget the past, because the future is now here; Let us say Happy New Year to everyone we meet and mean it from the bottom of our hearts.  Ring out the old, ring in the NEW!  And, any time you can, give one of the warmest hugs you’ve ever given.  Because, there are just way too many people that need to be hugged that aren’t getting their fair share of them.  In this Holiday Season, let your love so shine that people can see your faith in your actions and give thanks to God that they know you and that you are part of their lives.  Even if that is only for a moment in time.  Smile often, even while running your daily chores.  Try to make the world a happier place because God still has you in it.  There are so many ways we can joyfully greet one another, saying Happy New Year, is just the beginning.  Each moment of every day in the New Year, has its own value and so do you.  In the early hours of the day, bring hope with you where ever you go.  In the afternoon, bring faith with you.  And, every evening, bring love with you.  Do this, so that at night, yourself, and others can rest in hope knowing that faith still exists and that love conquers all.  May God Bless Us All and Give Us All a Very Blessed and HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2013.  “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love,” 1 Corinthians 13:13.