"IT IS A WONDERFUL LIFE"

I have watched the movie "It is a wonderful life" so many times. I hold back tears and smile everytime I hear the bell ring.

It has been one year ago when we spent our holidays huddled around Kyra in prayer as she struggled to get thru two neurosurgeries back to back. I held onto hope but honestly I did not know if she was going to make it thru those days. To look at her today, you could never imagine the path traveled. She is a bright child, an amazingly forgiving child and a loving child. Her smile captures you and reminds you how simple it is to achieve happiness in this "wonderful life."

This is not an easy journey by any means, but what meaningful journey is? There are challenges and mountains but they are matched with wonderful rewards. I have been given a true gift this Christmas. This gift - you cannot wrap, contain it in a box, no need to put a ribbon on it - it is simply the most beautiful blessing - to be home with my family, in our home, filling the house with love and laughter. It is the magic of Christmas that reminds us how truly valuable family and friends are in our lives. So as we set by our tree I will smile all the more for I know there are many, many bells ringing for all the angles in our lives... This journey has never been traveled alone. Our family and friends are our Angles, you have been tremendously supportive and we are grateful. It is your thoughts, care and prayers for our family that help provide us these blessings. Today I wish you all the same blessings of close family, good friends and joy this holiday season and all thru the New Year. And may I just say I marvel in how you so brilliantly hide your wings.

Merry Christmas!!!