This time of year is always great no matter what kind of year you’ve had.  Christmas is not about ipods, cars, clothes or toys–it’s about love and hope.  Always has been.  Hope for the future, hope for peace, hope for love.  The very essence of Christmas is hope.

The same goes for the start of each new year.  We are filled with hope for a better tomorrow, hope for a bright future, and hope for the amazing things to happen in the upcoming year.

Take these few days and enjoy them.  Be filled with love, surrounded by family and friends.  If you’re not with her, call your mom, tell her you love her.  Enjoy the hope you have, and spend some time planning out what a wonderful year 2008 is going to be for you.

I wish you all the best, and I am so thankful for the experiences of 2007–I can’t wait to see where 2008 takes all of us!  So from my house to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!