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End of 2016

2016 was hard on so many levels...not just for me, but for a lot of people I know and in our nation in general. In the midst of the darkness, a lot of good happened and I learned a lot about people. The thing I noticed most is that people are resilient. Very, very resilient. Especially those people who know Who makes our plans and is in ultimate control. What I've discovered is how encouraging it is to see how people handle tough situations. Makes me appreciate them even more in the good times. So even though this year was hard, it was still beautiful because people are beautiful and authenticity comes out in the most unexpected ways. Let's make a point to search for the beauty in our most painful situations...even if it is in hindsight. May we all listen a little better, love a little harder, laugh a little louder and dance a little longer!

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