I just wanted to take a moment from this afternoon of Christmas Eve to extend special greetings to all of you who have followed me on this journey this past year. It’s been one of remarkable milestones and positive progress.

Our wee family is gathered together here at the old stone house, our son home from Calgary, our daughter from Toronto. We’ve been sharing stories of the past year, accomplishments and setbacks, giggles and groans. It’s raining now after days and days of bitter cold and stunning snow. I hear someone downstairs calling for cocktail hour, my queue to segue from catching up on email and business to the warmth and embrace of family.

To all of you, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, I send you this wish: That the season and year of 2009 brings you contentment, prosperity, good health and peace. I wish that at least one dream comes true. And that your love is returned.