Even though the New Year (secular) isn't a particularly reflective time, I find myself thinking about the year that has past. I'm thinking about the highs and lows of 2009. For me, most of the lows were about loss...the loss of my dear friends, Gerry, Leelo, and Sheldon and the loss of my dear father, Leon. Oddly enough, however, those losses also led me to recognize how many blessings there are in life. I realize that it is a blessing to be able to develop and maintain friendships. I also recognize that death does not lessen the love and respect I will always have for my father.
This is also the time of the year that I think about my dreams and hopes for the coming months. One of my hopes is that there will be a renewed sense of community within our Synagogue...that the varied generations will discover the beauty of knowing one another. " The true test of a synagogue is not the size or beauty of its building or the attendance at services, but how well people come through for each other in difficult times and how generously they share their happiness with each other in good times." (Harold Kushner/Conquering Fear).
May we all find 2010 a year of great blessing for ourselves and our Tifereth Israel community.
Nancy
This year has been an amazing year for me and my family emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I want to thank all of the T.I memebers for helping contribute to my spiritual growth. If you are saying to yourself, she's probably not talking about me, your wrong. If you particapated in any activity's that the T.I had, or came to services, you helped. Just being around helped so much. Also the love and acceptance that I felt will always be remembered. Hope next year continues with the love that I have felt in 2009. Thank you all.
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