The Greatest Gift

It’s a silent night here at Casa del Blizzog.  My beautiful wife is asleep across the hall.  Santa and I just enjoyed a little egg nog together before he continued on out into the night, and I find myself reflecting on the year that was.

Like many years past, this one had its ups and downs.  From worries about my father’s health, to turning the big 3-0, to fun times with family and friends, 2005 had a little bit of everything, good and bad. 

Through it all, just like always, I’ve had those same friends and family by my side to help me celebrate those highs and navigate the lows.  And though I never say it enough to each of you, your calls, your emails, your blizzog comments, your time spent with me – all of it – it means the world to me. 

I know that I don’t call as much as I should, or email as much as I should, or visit as much as I should, or rub your back as much as I should – okay, that last one is really only for one of you – but I want you all to know that your love and friendship is better than any gift I could ever unwrap later today or any other Christmas, and I hope I find better ways to express that to each of you with each passing day.

Merry Christmas, everyone.  You all are the best.