I can't believe the year is almost out. And as far as I am concerned, not a moment too soon. We have suffered many loses and faced many challenges as persons, as families, as friends, as a group and as a nation. Pets that have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Spouses, relatives and friends that have passed away.....too many and too painful.... But we can always look back and see that there are those whose life were affected far more than ours: -The Tsunami Victims -The people living in war zones all over the world -The people dying of starvation and aids all over the world -The Americans affected by flooding, fires and hurricanes. -Those whose families are affected by divorce and cancer. So, when I considered all these factors, I find I am a very lucky person. -I still have a dog who adores me (and I him). -My children are healthy and successful. -My husband scared me with a trip to the hospital on Christmas eve, but he is now home. -I have learned once more how wonderful is to have good friends. -I loved going to the National and will continue doing so, knowing that the length of the National is as important as getting to it. I trust the new board will address both issues. I have so many blessings that to mention them all may come across as rude, so I am just going to say thank you God for all my blessing. I will continue to help those I can, and pray for those I can't personally assist. So, as we say good bye to 2005 ( and not a moment too soon), I am welcoming 2006 and all the hopes and plans I have for the New Year. Oh.............and, I don't have to pay CASH for anything........and around here TJ is the BOSS....LOL Let's plan on many shows and many celebrations. Happy New Year to you all. Ileana ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================