Happy New Year 2009

May I wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year 2009. As we look forward to 2009, and think back to what has happened globally in 2008, may I wish for you:

Light at the end of the tunnel.

Joy in a world that seems so joyless.

Love and peace when hate and violence appear to be winning.

Grace in a rude world.

Kindness to those who least deserve it.

Goodwill and good news to counter the daily negative headlines in our newspapers.

Healing for the problems of the world.

We are reminded on a daily basis of the horrors of war, the plight of the less fortunate and the woes of the financial system, but in the midst of all this doom and gloom there is one message to remember – hope, love and kindness – these three above all will help us overcome the darkest days and difficult times we will be facing in 2009.

May there be peace and prosperity worldwide and love in all our hearts!