Dear friend!

I know this is a busy time for you, as you prepare for a break over the Christian holidays, or just the break before the new year. For some of you, life is demanding as you seek the ‘perfect’ gift for your loved ones. Also for many of you, this is a period when you are rushed to finish all your 2009 projects and prepare/plan for 2010. Life is hectic and messy.

Fortunately Bonnie and I do not need to buy the gifts as we do not celebrate Christmas, so therefore we avoid the rush for gifts and all the running around. We do focus on spending time with our family and friends. This year Chris (son) & Leili and Paul (son) & Laila will be home over the holidays. Unfortunately Karin (daughter), Kelly, Miranda and Kendra will not be visiting. We will miss them.

What I like most about this period of the year, it is a time when I can reflect on the past year. Not necessarily about my business which is surviving, thank you God! But I reflect about me. I take time to evaluate my character, qualities, strengths and weaknesses. I am blessed for I feel I have grown in the past year. I think in some areas of my life I am a better person. Don’t get me wrong I am not perfect, I am still under construction as a human being.

What has made me a better person? You have! Whether you are an old friend or a new one. I am so happy you are in my life. We are human beings and to be human, we need interaction with one another. I don’t mean casual or impersonal interaction. I want meaningful interaction. I am thoroughly happy when I have the opportunity to interact with you via e-mail, chat, twitter, verbally or personally face-to-face.

I am going to work hard in 2010 to increase the frequency and quality of my interactions with you. I thank God for who you are and that you are in my life. The nature of our friendship should not be measured by quantity (number of times we interact) but by the quality of our interaction.

I wish you continued good health, surrounded by love, joy and happiness in your heart and soul.

All the best in 2010!

Warmest regards,
Jim