The Last Page

As the holiday season approaches, 2005 comes to a close and we can look back on the past year and reflect on what was and what might have been. As with any other year, 2005 brought both the expected and the unexpected. The war in Iraq continues; hurricane Katrina all but destroyed New Orleans and parts of Mississippi; the death toll is still rising from the devastating earthquake in Pakistan; hurricane rains also took a toll in Mexico and Central America; France has experienced unprecedented civil riots and unrest; oil and gasoline prices hit an all-time high in this country.
Where is 2006 going? What will it bring? Only time will give us that answer. However, there is one thing for certain: Life is not perfect and many people will need help at sometime in the coming year. Make a New Year’s resolution going into 2006 –

“Reach out and give hope to someone in need during the coming year.”

Have a wonderful holiday season!

— Dave Smith (and this is “the last page. . .”)