I'd like my for my Dad, who has suffered through a stroke and two hip replacements over the last couple years, to be in less pain and be able to get himself around a little easier. It's really hard for him to be unable to work and to do all the things around the house/yard he used to love to do. He really feels 'useless' and depressed at times. I wish he'd believe me when I tell him that all the things he gives to us now - his time, his love and his practical wisdom and advice - are just as important as doing chores and earning money. Maybe even more so. I'll just keep on telling him ...

And I wish that every awful upsetting headline was followed by one of peace and hope. And that people would focus on creating MORE peace and hope in their own little 'worlds', in their own families and communities. That way 'world peace' might just be a reality someday ...

I wish more ways could be found to meet our needs/wants WITHOUT polluting and destroying our beautiful planet. And that the powerful 'world leaders' - political, economic AND industrial - would see fit to help us make it so.

That seems like a real tall order, so I'll stop now. Wonder if Santa could fit all that on his sleigh ...

Peace and joy

daylia