Welcome to 2017 ! I asked myself last evening as the clock neared midnight what do I wish for myself, my family and friends. The answer was easy- health, happiness and love. Really is there anything else more important. Love encompasses so much..".love thy neighbour", show compassion to those in need.... take the time to listen to those who need to be heard.
Love....Kelly-Anne knew how to do all the above...such a great neighbour to many, a listener, and someone who knew how to help those in need. I remember a time when Kelly-Anne helped a lady to seek refuge in her home as her husband was hitting her. Kelly-Anne was there to help this women and only after her death, did that women decide to leave her abusive husband.
This year we hear in Montreal that the record of homicides is much lower than usual...23 to be exact.
For me that is 23 too many. However, we do not know how many women continue to be victims of domestic abuse...silently within their homes.
I hope this year brings about change...how we think and view the world. My hope for people in Syria and Turkey and even closer to home is to be kinder to each other.
Gosh I wish I could spread Kelly-Anne's infectious smile...all I can really do is keep that smile on my face and play it forward...
A new year...a new beginning...lets make it the best. Our attitude, our smile can brighten someone 's day....as Mom always said it costs nothing to smile.
Enjoy your year !
Sunday, January 1, 2017
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