Instead of bills, Welcomed Christmas Cards are now flowing into the mail box. Family and friends near and far is wishing us a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Some cards come with a family picture of the children- we celebrate with them as we gaze at how large their family has become over the past years. We see how happy the children look in the pictures- they are staged into a posed, and neatly dressed that compliment their smiles. The kids seem to be saying: “Hi! Long time no see!”

I love to see the updates of family and friends at the end of the year- Now, for the upcoming year we have faces that match the tiny voices on the other end. But still, our hearts become heavy because we wish so dearly to see them in person. Financial obligations, our family responsibilities, or job obligations sometimes hinder us from making the long trip to see our family and friends that we hold so dear in our hearts. As it may be, we are still so happy to see they are alive, happy, and still remember us. We will return the favor, by calling them on Christmas Morning to wish them Bountiful Joy, Endless Hope, Good Health and Prosperity for years to come!

So let me extend my wish to you and your family:
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!