Reflections

 Kathy summed it up...she was a force! Her lose was a terrible blow to all of us that knew and loved her. a stunning end to what was a sad year. I will not be festive or celebratory tonight, but I will be glad for this year to end. Three beloved family members gone in such a short time reminds us that time is not to be wasted, but enjoyed.

Over my life there have been many additions to my family. I seem to accumulate them. New uncles, aunts, cousins, sisters, brothers, daughters, grandchildren in both this country and in the land of our dreams. This is , indeed ,a good thing. Family,  something you can never have enough of. Something to share your love with and your sadness.

Tonight we'll share memories, laughs and the sadness. Tonight the year ends...good! Tomorrow we will begin again, a new year, a new slate and a new start. Hope, that will be the keyword for our new start.  Buon anno a tutti!