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The coming of a new year is always a crossroad, or should we say a representative of contemplation on the happenings of an old year, while looking forward to the new one. As we start 2007, let us look back at 2006, which is an interesting year to say the least.
Manny Pacquiao once again made every Filipino proud, not just once this year but thrice; Former President Ford passed away, so was the legendary singer James Brown; Grace Place was launched and attendees grew to 300%;the previous year was plagued with natural disasters such as the restless volcanoes, earthquakes, and torrential downpours; the unpredictable terrorist attacks continues; There’s still no cure for AIDS; Robyn was born and Johann turned 2; and what do you know, the year ended with a bang – Saddam Hussein was executed.
Yes, good and bad things happened last year, there was a time when our laugther pierced the room and a time when tears welled up our eyes, that’s what you call LIFE. There’s a positive and a negative side to most things, and our lives is no different. God himself designed it this way because He knows that apart from loneliness, one can’t truly be happy. Most of us fear what lies ahead, maybe because we care for a person too much or we simply are not ready for change ( who isn’t, the thought of my only son getting sick scares the hell out of me too). This year, instead of patronizing on our fears, why not work up on our faith instead? The Lord did not plant the seed of fear in our hearts, in its place there’s courage and joy - to be able to enjoy life for what it is: unpredictable and complex, and there’s hope - so we’ll be able to find enlightening moments to balance any difficulties.
In a nutshell, New Year is a new beginning, another birthday. New friends will come our way, just as heartaches and pain. But the best part is that God’s love is constant and overflowing. Let us now look forward to a brighter 2007 with hopes for peace and prosperity among ourselves. Let us dream for a better world, let us look forward to a fair and honest election in May, let’s dream but what the heck! Let’s work hard, play hard and pray hard. CHEERS!