2010

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty;
not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some."
                                                                                       ~ Charles Dickens


Looking back at  the challenges of 2009, I cannot discount the roller coaster of emotions that we all had to live through, but I have to recognize life's woven blessings, in small, medium, large sizes and even extra, XX and XXXLs that came along every day.


Every day brings its own individual character, and as I blissfully look forward to 2010,  with gratitude I will embrace its challenges, basking in them as my way of appreciating life's gifts. Managing a small business with Leon poses a great challenge to my patience. We have to always guard the vision and mission which will ultimately benefit a "fraction" of society, but also have to make decisions with a daily reminder in our hearts and minds that the business provides jobs, and certainly contributes in the provision of basic necessities to "unknowing souls" within families. Often times, emotions and sensitivities have to be put aside for the good of the whole of MA. It is always the number one rule to put the good of MA before any selfish and overpowering emotion. The second rule of course is to go back to rule number one! 


This is how we pay back the good life and the power beyond it who bestowed both of us and our families the multitude of blessings through the years, and even continues to grant us the strength to do what we do for the few children we serve.


As we say to our own children:"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." 
~ Author Unknown