It's the first day of the New Year.
It feels joyful to start another year. 2016 was not that good to me or to my family. We lost two of our relatives. Our Uncle Eddie Tibi and my Aunt Matit Alfelor-Cabanes. Aside from a host of other heartaches, disappointments, frustrations and just a general sadness, the year that was needed extra effort for us to survive. It was difficult.
But the year also saw several triumphs. My sister graduated from Medical School after a long time of changing schools and other obstacles, she made it and I am so proud of her. My cousin Dharl also passed the Nursing Licensure Exam after a lot of tries. That was truly a victory. After several attempts, she was able to make it. And yes, I am proud of her too. And of course, my son and several of his cousins are doing good in school, having been recognized several times over the year with the honors they received for academic excellence. That was truly grand and made the year much more bearable.
I was also able to start a small food business. It was a struggle. It is real. But then, I am happy that somehow I was able to muster the courage of starting it at a time of great disappointment. Truly, every crisis is also an opportunity.
Now, this year,
I honestly do not know what this year holds for me. Only God knows. But, whatever it is, I know it will always be for the good. But, this I know. I will continue doing what worked last year. I will also do some things better this year. Declutter. Put things in order. Love more. Thank more. Be more mindful. And be more courageous. I will do things this year that I have never done before and I hope and pray that whatever it will be, with much hardwork and dedication and focus, I will succeed.
So, cheers! It's a new year and it has nothing but hope for us all. God bless everyone and a Happy New Year!
