As another year draws to a close I am thankful for all the support and good wishes from many friends and blogger's during my struggles. This was not an easy time, for there has been much to think about.
I am happy to report that I made it to this point, despite all the so called evidence from the medical fraternity to the contrary ~ Which just goes to show that nobody really knows what their left or right hand is doing sometimes.
I have no desire to appear brash, Dear God no! But we just have to keep hoping and working hard to retain the level of health I do so enjoy at this time. I kid myself not that everything is perfect, but I will take what I have and look forward to an improving new year.
So to each and everyone out there who stumbles upon this humble abode I wish you and your families, good health, happiness and a very Happy New Year!!
Breathe easy my friends.
C'ya
About Me
- Eric Valentine
- I have been a bit of a World traveler. I was born in England and at age 32 moved to Canada. More recently this last few years I have come down with a debilitating illness that although it has no cure it can be managed sensibly. My interests now are my lovely wife Elizabeth, nature and music. I love writing at which I am always working on improving.
I am a Proud Member of The Shameless Lions Writing Circle
Sangilak
He burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
SangilakHe burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
Shameless Lions Award
8 comments:
Eric, I hope so much the New Year will be a good one for you full of love, peace and joy (much joy) and good health!
Take care, my friend!
Eric, what a lovely post. I like the new banner, if that's the word for it--the picture of the big blue planet, "our island home." Best wishes for a wonderful year in 2012.
Margie, thank you for your kind thoughts, may I wish the same for you and yours also..
stay well my friend and a happy new Year.. :)
Hello Forsythia, nice of you to visit and such glowing thoughts also..
Glad you like the new banner thank you very much... I love your term "our island home."
Wishing you a Happy New Year my friend. :)
Happy new year to you too sir and I hope you stay on top health
Eric, I read your lovely post. I wish you and Elizabeth a happy, healthy new year. Good to see you posting again.
Greetings Tushar! so nice to see a new face..
Many good wishes to you, also a happy new year and be in good health my friend.. Thank you for your visit. :)
Happy New Year Stephanie and Dave thank you for your nice words, glad you enjoyed.
I am trying to get in here more often now that some of the health dust has settled a bit..
May you have a great year and be of good health yourself my friend.. :)
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