My wish for you. . . .

is to be loved in the new year.  It's such a wonderful feeling to be loved.  And I'm not talking about only being loved romantically, but being loved in general, by multiple acquaintances throughout life.  Sure, romantic love is wonderful, and I am romantically loved by my precious Hubby, but I'm also loved by my sweet Mother and my beautiful Sister, by my Daddy and my Prampa, my Aunts and Uncles, my co-workers, my friends and neighbors and even by my sweet puppy Dudley.  Puppy love is one of the best kinds of love and I highly recommend it. 

It's true what they say, "All you need is love!"  As long as you've got that, you have everything you need.  Love is shown in many ways:  a compliment, a hug, an offer for lunch or coffee, an unexpected card or letter, an email or a text, comfort, safety, peace, help around the house, a gift when it's not even your birthday, dinner waiting when you get home from work, laughter and smiles, friendships, fresh baked goodies that appear on your doorstep, when someone borrows your car and brings it back with a full tank of gas, a thoughtful favor without having to ask.  Just knowing someone thinks enough of you to do any of these things, shows you are loved.

And when someone tells you they love you, that's the best of all.  To hear it said and to say it back, "I love you!"  What a wonderful way to start the new year!