2011 is a year soon not to be forgotten. I started off the year dealing with my younger brother's untimely death. Another brother has disowned me for reasons only beknownst to him. I was in the hospital two times and at the crisis center three times. Reached the lowest point of my life. I employed the aid of a therapist. Resumed ECT's. I endured a hurricane, tropical storm and a devastating flood (in three weeks). I have recently sprained my ankle while walking down steps. My wife is very ill.

BUT! You know what? I am good. Despite all the tragedy and trials, the ups and downs I have faced, I have learned a lot about human nature. I have come to know that even in the darkest of days I am able to focus just enough positive energy to get back on my feet. My faith in my community has increased. During the flood the whole community came out to help each other. It is heart warming to know that people do care. It still brings tears of joy to my eyes of all the good things that happened during that disaster. My faith in God has strengthened. My beliefs helped me through the dark and low times. If wasn't for that I would be a mess still.

I look forward to 2012 with excitement and imagination of a child. I have plans that I will work on daily. I have things that need to be fixed and good things that need to be used more often. There's a song lyric, my favorite, that goes "I may not know where I'm going, but I sure know where I've been". I may not know what the new year holds for me, but I do know that whatever comes my way I will be able to overcome. If its an obstacle, I will learn to resolve it. I will also use the trials I go through as a learning experience. Everything I do is for my own good. I will cherish the good and take the bad and use it to better myself. I look forward to whatever life gives me.

I wish you all a Blessed and Happy New Year.

David