Dear Readers,
Even though I am an adult I still love giving and receiving gifts at this time of year, because it makes me feel like a kid again. As I was opening my Hanukkah gifts and enjoying the beautiful lights that lay before me I realized we are all like lights. We are all beautiful in are own way. However, if we are not given the chance to do something special once in a while, we won't be good to anyone and we will eventually burn out. As most of you know, I believe in the power of traditions because it gives us something to look forward to. If we have a yearly tradition this time of year it gives us a chance to start over and recharge are batteries so that we can become even better people in the coming year. Last year I believe I did not get the chance to properly recharge because I was unable to visit my friend Paula for our Annual New Year's Celebration and unfortunately we had to break our tradition that we have had for so many years. Even though I enjoyed my New Years with my family the whole time I was thinking there was something missing about the night. It was then that I made a promise to myself and to Paula that this would not happen again and those of you that know me know... I do not like breaking promises. A few months ago when a friend of mine lost a friend, I was reminded of my promise and how valuable friendships really are.
So now I can happily say that I did not open my favorite Hanukkah gift yet, because I will have to wait until New Year's Eve but that is okay with me because to me the gift of friendship is priceless. Thank you to everyone who is making this trip possible. As they say, good things happen to those who wait. So as you enjoy the lights of the season, think about how you can recharge and be the light you want to be this year. Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night.
Love,
Jessi
