[Boats]

Merry Christmas to us all -


During the Holiday's we have much to reflect on. Family is foremost followed by those who are no longer with us.

I think of him almost daily and pray to him for guidance when I feel the need. He's been with me most of my life and has worked his magic in circumstances I would not like to relive.

His majesty is great to those who believe in him. He is the light that we seek when things are the darkest. I've noticed how we seek him out during those times when all else seems to fail us.

I have to admit I'm getting old and still learning hard lessons of which the ramifications
seem endless. Still a disappointed to many which indicates I'm flawed to some degree. For this infraction I seek him out and ask why this indifference afflicts me? He does not answer but I know he listens.

Perfection is not within my being but reflecting on the impact I have to others must always be addressed. I've been neglectful to simple things I often taken for granted and I must address those issues as small as they seem - as they have a message within them - that can grow proportionally greater with time.

It is time for me to reflect on the meaing of life and what I've done with it since I've lived so much longer than many. Was I the right choice to live when so many other's should have? What makes me worthy of this precious life I've been so endowed to have?

When I die will I have earned a place in Heaven or will I burn in Hell with so many others? Christmas and Easter are two days that have always impacted me so much. Have we become so intelligent to overlook the stories and the issues so many have believed in? As profound as they are life grows shorter each year and we tend to reflect more on the hereafter and if it exist at all? Some overly religious would find that statement noteworthy and take exception.

a. I'm not afraid to die - but what I do worry about is who takes care of the family
when I'm gone?

b. Have I made preparations for those issues they will need to address when my
time comes?

c. How will they survive and who will be there to take care of them should the need arise?

Issues such as these can drive you crazy.

Gentlemen - as our years progress and our bodies degrade - we will eventually find this truth out. Let's consider putting things right - or as right as we can; as we only get one
go around - but it's something we should think about.

I wish you all the very best - and always have. The future of Mankind will continue
long after we are gone. What we did with our lives will determine just how well the
others will do. We've all had our opportunities and let's hope those who follow us will enjoy the fruits of life - that we leave for them. As our Forefathers most likely made the same agreements in hopes that we could have a better life than they.

I can say without a doubt they did provide a solid base for us to continue - I can only hope our generation does the same.

God Speed

Boats