California Holiday Wishes To All,

 

Amid torrential rains, rivers flooding, mud sliding and towering pines succumbing to drenched soil, there are twinkling lights adorning cozy windows; shimmering red, green, silver and gold decorations hugging foggy street lamps; and children running through Christmas tree lots, the evergreen payloads not fallen by unseasonal weather but as Mother Nature's traditional reminder of the goodness of giving and of angels that, while elevated for a season to a treetop, are around us and with us all year long.

It is in this spirit that I offer my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for sharing your warmth and comfort, your expressions of love and goodness and unconditional support all year long. As another Christmas approaches, let this be a group hug in appreciation of priceless moments, memories and laughter; in acceptance of unexpected obstacles; in triumph of journeys traveled and goals reached; and in gratitude for all good things yet to come.