Blessings

The holidays are almost upon us, I like to think of this time as Christmas, but many people today have different ideas what this holiday should be called. In all honesty it really does not matter, in the end it is down to us to make what we will of this special time and think of it as something that has a meaning for us. When my family and I decided to live in Canada we realized that what was quite wonderful about where we now lived was its multiculturalism, its acceptances of peoples differences and the open arms in which we were welcomed and made to feel at home! What a difference this acceptance could make to many other countries around the world if everyone could just think simply that we all have a place on this earth and being different makes us who we are.

My Christmas wish for this year is for Peace on Earth and to hope that the homeless find a warm place to sleep and to accept the help offered to them. I cannot imagine what it would be like to live in a war torn country, or be homeless, I dread to think how I would cope. I believe that many people tend to think more about others at this special time in the year, and then, unfortunately, forget other people have challenges and just get on with their own lives. This is human nature, but there are people who do work all the year around helping others and I would like to extend my thanks to these people and let them know how much they are appreciated. The other thoughts I have at this time are for the people who have to be in hospital and, even though their families might be there with them, it is not quite the same as being at home. Another thank you from me would be to the nurses and doctors who will be working over Christmas, and who will be away from their families at this special time.