We measure a year in months and milestones
Birthdays and other anniversaries
The goals achieved, honours received
And various victories.
These things we dream of, yearn for, live towards
The dates forecast in calendars
And marked off by celebrations
Of our lives.
I wish you all that and more.
But when I wish you a happy new year
I know there may also be losses
And challenges and dirty dishes
Because this is life.
And so I wish you:
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Laughter
For when things turn out crazy
Faith
On days of loss or disappointment
Wisdom
In times of uncomfortable change
Delight
In the small things, not just the big ones
Gratitude
For the gifts you have and will receive
Hope
For tomorrow and the morrow after
Health
To do the things you most enjoy
Peace
In the fact of your humanity.
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Dedicated to my Family, with love.
**PHOTOS COPYRIGHT OF HAMLIN GRANGE**
Cynthia Reyes 