Tuesday, 31 December 2019

New Year


I know that some of you will be well into your New Year by now.
Some may not be there yet.
Whenever you reach 2020 I wish you a joyful, peaceful.....and healthy New Year.
For us, it has been a year of ups and downs, too many downs, but also many things to be so thankful for.
Long hospital stays have been balanced by care from so many of our family and friends. Recuperation, equally long and ongoing, has been helped by visits from a marvellous Physiotherapist.
Having my daughter back in England has been a huge blessing, and she is now moving forward with the purchase of a property.
A new job for a son, messages from Sydney from eldest son to say they are not in danger of fires, grandchildren who are all successful in their own fields.
Whatever we go through, we know that we are guided and watched over by the Lord.

21 comments:

Marigold Jam said...

Wishing you a Happy New Year too. As the Queen said in her Christmas Day speech it has been a bumpy year for so many of us. Gowever there are always things to be grateful for.

Carolien said...

Happy New Year, dear Barbara and Malcolm!!!

R's Rue said...

Happy New Year.

Sandi said...

Amen... He is with us.

Linda Baker said...

May you and your husband, and all of your family, have a very Happy New Year!
Blessings, Linda

Peggy said...

Wishing you and yours the most blessed of New Years.

Angela said...

God bless you all, so good to hear your son in Oz is ok

Deanna Rabe said...

Barbara, isn't it wonderful to know we are in His loving care!

Happy New Year!

Lorrie said...

How comforting it is to know that God is with us in the ups and downs of life. Many wishes for a blessed 2020 for you and Malcolm, Barbara. Happy New Year!

elizabeth said...

Yes, that we are loved by the Lord and in His care is so comforting, esp in the difficult times ❤🕯🙏💫

Mary said...

Bob and I send love, together with virtual hugs to you dear Barbara and to Malcolm - with wishes for better health and many moments, days, and months of happiness and joy ahead.

Meeting up with you in person in lovely Cornwall this year was, and always will be, a special memory of our ongoing friendship. Blogging, for all its faults and mishaps, brought us and many of our mutual friends together, enabling moments of great excitement and joy. Looking forward to the New Year and lots of things to share along the way.
Mary XX

Boyett-Brinkley said...

Happy New Year, Elizabeth!

doodles n daydreams said...

Happy New Year Elizabeth. I wish you all the best for 2020
Diana

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Happy New Year, Barbara! May the new year bring manifold small moments of peace, joy and strength.

With loving thoughts for you both,
Brenda xox

Granny Marigold said...

Happy New Year!! So good to know that your son in Sydney is safe from the awful wildfires.

Elderberry-Rob said...

Blessings to you Barbara and your dear hubby for 2020 x

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Barbara. I pray this year will be filled with wonders, comfort, and rest for you and your dear husband.

ellen b. said...

Happy New Year to you and yours. How wonderful about your daughter being in the same country as you. That's a blessing for sure. God bless you dearly...

Cheryl said...

Indeed, even through all of the challenges and dark times in this life, we can see God's hand if we look for it. May He continue to guide you and to meet every need for you again this year!

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Bonne année ! May 2020 be a year where you are surrounded by the ones you love.

Judy said...

Is it not reassuring to know that we are in God’s care, come what may? May God be your comfort and joy as you journey through 2020.

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