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Message board > A HAPPY NEW YEAR
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
ldthemagicman
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A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Dear Members of ESLP,
In my young days, I accepted daily life as something that I assumed would continue for ever, without change.
There were my ever-present parents and loved-ones, my always-available friends, and my oft-repeated unsophisticated pleasures.
However, in later years, it has come to me, more and more sharply, that one by one, I am losing these great, splendid, wonderful gifts. First, parents and loved-ones, then friends, and ultimately, the simplest pleasures of life: a kind word; a kiss; and even a smile.
And I am losing them, without even acknowledging their importance to me.
So, tonight, I am taking this opportunity to show my deep appreciation and to thank every one of you, whether known to me or not, for sending over the Internet to me kind words, hugs and kisses, and beautiful smiles of encouragement.
I cannot let my thoughts of today remain unsaid and pass into oblivion; I cannot allow the chiming bells of midnight to drown my words; I cannot permit the old year to die without expressing a Heartfelt Wish for the new-born year, to my Dear, Dear, Dear Friends of the Loving Community of ESLP.
�I wish you all, Joy, Health, and abundant Love, under the protecting canopy of God�s Peace�.
Les |
31 Dec 2011
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Mariethe House
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Les, Why should you, at this time of night speak my words? Am I getting that old that suddenly everything seems to collapse around me? Have just come back from the cinema and was shedding a few tears.. Where have they all gone ?Suddenly feeling so lonely...What happened? If I am honest I will just say they have gone and I have shut myself to avoid suffering . They are still here in our hearts... They have given us so much, they have given us plenty and now, let us give others what they have given us! Let us give out love, friendship, smiles and hugs ... What part of the big machine am I? A part without which the rest of the world wouldn �t exist. We are all necessary for the world to go round. Me , You, everyone! Les, please don �t forget all you give at this place, the thousands of people you help with your kind words and explanations. Thank you for your somehow sad smile in your avatar. Promise me you will make it larger and happier tomorrow! And a very joyful, healthy and surprising year to you and to everyone at this place!
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31 Dec 2011
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maryse pey�
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Now I can say it : Happy New Year dear Les ! And please never stop making us laugh ! Hugs from France. Maryse.
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1 Jan 2012
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mariannina
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Les, how "magic" you are! Your words reached the heart of a granny who, while celebrating the new year, was thinking of a personal world that has gone, but not forever! Marieth� is right, what we are is also part of what our loved ones gave us and left us in our hearts...everything is in us!
I share with you and all our dear friends this moment of sweet melancholy before going back to welcome the new year. What will it be? I �m curious, let �s live each moment of it to discover what it has reserved to us!
May 2012 be a "good one"!
Hugs and kisses.
Nonna |
1 Jan 2012
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moravc
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Dear Les, Thank you for your wise words and all your help at forum. Currently, I feel sad and lonely but I hope to change my gloomy mood into something positive... I have been reading quotes lately and this one touched my heart so I will share it with you:
Every day we may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.
Sir Winston Churchill
Dearest friends, Never give up trying. Life brings magic! May the year 2012 send warmth and happiness into your life!
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1 Jan 2012
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David Lisgo
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Spoken like a true Geordie Les and something many off us would like to say but cannot elucidate. May this community help fill that inevitable void we all have. A very happy new year to you and to all who read this. (Sorry no hugs and kisses from me; I �m in Japan).
David |
1 Jan 2012
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manonski (f)
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Wow, you are such a great man LES! I hope 2012 will be kind to you and your loved ones.
Happy New Year everyone!
Manon
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1 Jan 2012
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inmanena
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Dear Les Thanks for those words. Just like a mirror for many of us who may think about all you �ve written but we just simply don �t say it. I �ve learnt through the years that just a smile or a kind word, a person near you to guide you and feel their warmth in the most desperate situations is really a treasure. Thanks for your work which helps so many of us. Happy New year wishing you all the best to you and your beloved ones. Hugs from Spain |
1 Jan 2012
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Olindalima ( F )
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Thanks Les Beautiful words and so , but so real - life is offered us, we have to enjoy it, take profit of it and, always be sure that we deserve what we get and do our best to turn everyone �s life the best possible. And, we can. at least, we have to try.
Translation :
Don �t say the song is lost Believe in God, believe in Life
Try again.
Happy New Year, Les, all the best.
Linda
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1 Jan 2012
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Mar0919
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Hi, Les! Even though I haven �t been around as much as I �d like, I do like and appreciate every one of your posts. You always have a kind word for everyone, you �re always willing to help with your expertise, you �re always THERE.
Like you, I �d like to express my good wishes to ALL the members of this wonderful community. And like you, I sometimes and wonder about so many things. But like Linda says, "Believe in God, Believe in Life"...
We shouldn �t wait for one whole year to express how much we cherish such good people we have met through this site. To say "thank you �s" to say "I love you �s", to say, "I �m here"... EVERY SINGLE DAY we have the opportunity to recommence... a new beginning. God gives us this beautiful opportunity every single day.
So, let �s put this into practice, let �s say EVERYDAY what our heart feels at the moment. Don �t feel embarrassed to express your feelings!
So, today dear friends, I want to say THANK YOU... for making me feel at home in this wonderful site, thank you to VICTOR for creating this site for us. Thank you all!!!
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1 Jan 2012
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