New Year's Wish

AS the New Year approaches, I take the time to reflect on the important things in my life. Last week, my youngest son was in an automobile accident. He came out, most importantly, alive. He had some soreness in his arm and belly and a large abrasion on his neck from the seatbelt. Otherwise, he was unharmed. From the extent of the damages to the van, and to the tree it hit, things could have been unthinkably worse. I am thankful that we were able to continue with our Christmas plans. We were all very lucky. It made me take a close look at the value of the things dear to me. It made me think about my wishes for those special people. To those dear to me, both friends and family, I wish these things for you in the coming year: I sincerely wish that
. . . you are now, and continue to be healthy.
. . . you want for nothing.
. . . your year be filled with joy and love.
. . . you share a least one true friendship.
. . . you lose no one who is dear to you.
. . . no tragedy befall you.
. . . your life be touched with all that is good.
. . . you remember all that is dear to you, and be thankful.
Happy New Year, dear ones. May it bring you all that I wish for you, and all that you wish for yourselves.