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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.
--Washington Irving

Wishes.....

Saw this poem on a friend's blog and thought it a good way to begin the new year....

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright

no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain

to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness

to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain

so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss

to appreciate all you posses.

I wish you enough hellos

to get you through the good-byes."
--Anonymous

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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NIV

Happy New Year!