Auld lang syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
for auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We are saying a final goodbye to 2010 tonight and to those no longer with us, we are saying hello to the joys to come just as they would wish us to.

“Laura felt a warmth inside her. It was very small, but it was strong. It was steady, like a tiny light in the dark, and it burned very low but no winds would make it flicker because it would not give up.”  Laura Ingalls Wilder

Though we say goodbye to another year it is worth remembering, as Laura Ingalls Wilder reminds us, that the things worth having are forever entwined in our hearts.  Wishing all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year filled with joy, love, laughter and the memories that keep us warm.