I pray, my gentle readers, that your New Year’s Eve celebrations were enjoyable and shared with people you love and care about. I attended a party (the first in many years) and had fun with my family and friends of the hosts and watching the children of different ages entertaining each other. It was wholesome, and most of us lasted till midnight. 


It is always emotional when the clock strikes midnight as I fight to hide my tears. What will my life be like and that of my family? Who will be around, who won’t? Our family will have a wedding in May and a birth in June, so those are two blessed events. I predict 2017 will be great and I will only think pleasant, positive thoughts! Will you make resolutions, promises and goals, change some of your bad habits or pick up some new good habits? Below I have posted lyrics from a Tim McGraw song. Whenever I hear it, I wish it could be everyone’s mantra. The last paragraph is the most telling. How great would this world be if only we stayed “Humble and Kind”!
"Humble And Kind" (written by Lori McKenna)
You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key's under the mat
When childhood stars shine,
Always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say "please", say "thank you"
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why:
Bitterness keeps you from flyin'
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
"I love you" ain't no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say "please", say "thank you"
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're going don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
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