the end-of-the-year blues

It never fails. The end of each year makes me very melancholy.
I get all emotional, recapping the major events of my life each year.
It is exciting to look forward to the new year with hope and anticipation,
but to let go of what was, leaves me sad and in a reflective mode.

Like the years my parents died. My Mom in 1985 and my Dad in 1988.
At the end of each of those years found me very sad because the following year(s)
I would not see them and that was such a sad feeling for me.

Now I am at the end of 2009 - and for this year's thoughts, I have the happiness
of my grandson. And I am so blessed for him because just the thought of him makes me
happy inside and puts a smile on my face and my ♥ is all warm and cozy.

So as I reflect on what will be in my memories for 2009 - of losing a cousin (Joey),
extended family (Nel), a friend (Helen), a young mother losing her fight with cancer (Heather),
and some other sad things, I welcome what will be in the days that lie ahead. Hopefully
our world can experience more peace and less war, less people out of work, and for
families to share meals around their dinner tables, thanking God for their blessings.

Goodbye 2009

Happy New Year to one and all