First Published at the end of 2021.

As I look back on the year 2021, I remember new and challenging experiences. In BC, we had unusual heat and fires, floods and slides, the continued uncertainty of the changing pandemic, and the divisions around vaccinations.

And we also had people reaching out, helping, volunteering, and opening their homes to overflowing to help those less fortunate. There were stories of people sharing their food, opening their freezers, praying for safety, offering rides, and providing clothing, blankets, and other necessities. People stepped out of their comfort zones with compassion and practical solutions and did what they could to help.

As I look back on this year, I see people willing to make life easier for others – the encouragers, helpers, and prayer warriors. And I am grateful for them – for the hope they bring and the tears they dry.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐!!!!

May we notice them, connect with them and most importantly, may we BE them and spread hope and happiness, and possibilities to those around us.

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!