Another year I have eluded his icy grip and cheated the reaper; outrun the bill collector and taxman. But it wasn’t easy. In the book of my life, chapter 2011 will be titled Professor Mayhem. The professor’s class this past year was on the unpredictable and fragile nature of this life. He wasted no time opening the year with a stroke which killed a dear employee. Midyear a friend heart attacked out. Big health scare visited our house, but appears to have moved on, but then the child of another employee was shot. She lies paralyzed for the rest of her life. These are the big things. There were many, many smaller points made in the Professor’s class of 2011. The lessons of this year have marked me indelibly with a stamp that reads: “Fragile. Handle With Care.” Treasure what you have. However humble it may be. Love your family unconditionally. They are all you really have. They will insulate you when the cold wind of adversity howls. I am glad to bid Professor Mayhem adieu and put 2011 in the rearview mirror, and pray for smoother road ahead. I look forward to the New Year with renewed hope. Hope for my family and yours.
May this be our best yet!
Happy New Year
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