2016 was a year of firsts and lasts. Hello to new events and occurrences, not all of them good; goodbye to many familiar faces and loved ones. Heaven has many shining lights that once graced this earth. Topsy-turzy news and weather kept us in a state of imbalance, which can produce a giggle at times or plummet our spirits. We take the sad and the glad, the strong and the wrong, and the glow with the show … all in stride, anticipating the ride. I believe we all long for a little peace and subdued quiet in 2017. The erratic and didactic have become a little cumbersome.
Yet, blessings came to us as well in this 16th year of a century …
To strengthen our faith and sustain our venturing ….
For all those joys of spirit and laughter …
I thank our Lord, Who lovingly gives us all the Hereafter.
Deborah
BowmanAuthor and Writer/Editor 
Wishing you and your family a blessed New Year.
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Blessing to you as well. Keep writing, my dear!
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Thanks. Yes I certainly will.
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I know it was a topsy-turvy year for you too. Calmness and peace brings balance.
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I hope and pray for us all to have a better 2017.
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Blessings, peace and love to you in the new year, Deb!
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Blessings to the poetic Lion!
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Thank you so much dear friend!
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If we can share a posting and a pic, why do we have so much trouble sharing the earth?
Happy New Year.
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All can learn so much from your words of wisdom. Blessed Be!
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Beautiful summation. I hope you and your family have a blessed 2017!
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L.T.! Happy 2017 for you! I must find time to read and enjoy your children’s book. “Annie” finally went live on amazon, Lulu, Barnes and Noble, ibooks, etc. I think Goodreads too. I have to check. I’ll be posting everything soon. A new year, a little tear of sadness for the old year, but nothing to fear …
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