merry Christmas to all my friends here on milsurps a time to reflect

first and foremost id like to wish everyone a great and warm Christmas, and awesome Holiday for those who dont attend Christmas..
i refelect this last year as a hard one, most of you know how my Summer started, it has been hard, harder then id ever like to say sometimes, i have faced the changes God has gave me, and welcome a new chapter in my life, even with as bad as things have been, some good has shown through, a new Grandson, that makes Grandchild #11 for me..i have learned patiance and understanding dealing with a few things,
i know that no matter how much i have lost, someone has lost more, and i am greatful for what i have, and greatful for my life.
greatful for the friends i have, the old and new..many are here on this and other forums.
i pray that all of you enjoy the ones you love, and prospere in the new year comming.
take it from me, hug those that are dear to you, if you have someone that seems sad, angry or just off, take them by the hand, look them in the eye, and tell them you love them, and how much they make a differance to you..life is fleeting, and gone in a blink of an eye..
God Bless all of those you that i call friend.