I, like so many other people, am going to start fresh commitments, or renew old ones, for the start of this new year.  My hope is to concentrate on goals that will better myself, and renew my commitment to learn more about my ancestors and who they really were through personal stories as well as what was going on at the time they lived.  I also want to relate personal stories as well as I can recall of my own memories so my children, grandchildren, and future generations will know who I am.

May we all try to live a life that when we are gone, those left behind will look upon the imprint we have left and confirm we contributed to those around us for the betterment of all.  That our life on this earth was meaningful and that we left it a better place because we were here.