Happy New Year!

Well, here we were again. The Beechers gathering together at Josefina's for our annual New Year's mini-family reunion. This time it was the home team only. All out-of-towners deciding to stay away. We missed one person in particular - Alex - hoping he 'hurries' back from vacation. But not too quickly. We don't want him to get hurt on the way.

In tribute to my dear mother whose greatest wish was to see Ireland - a brace of Irish blessings.

May the new year bring
The warmth of home and hearth to you.
The cheer and goodwill of friends to you,
The hope of a childlike heart to you.
The joy of a thousand angels to you,
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.

And so…

Here's to the bright New Year
And a fond farewell to the old;
Here's to the things that are yet to come
And to the memories that we hold.
May God be with you and bless you.
May the best of this year be the worst of the next.
May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness.
From this day forward.

Happy New Year!