I opened my eyes to a crystal day.
Frost lay heavy on the ground.
I look at my darkened Christmas Tree.
There is silence all around.

No one else astir at all.
This is time for God and I.
So, in this quiet of time alone,
I wished this year good-bye.

I thanked God for His blessings.
So many, they were hard to count.
His Grace for mistakes I made,
Strength when troubles seem to mount.


I shed tears of happiness
With reflections of family and friends.
For the good times and laughter,
The times to make amends.

My tears continued flowing.
For my loved ones gone away.
Their memories bright as diamonds
For in my heart, they will always stay.

Yes, this year was one of trials.
But through tests, we are made strong.
With no promises of tomorrow,
I won't wait to right my wrongs.

I thank God for His Mercy,
His time He gives me, I'll use for good.
And never take for granted,
All the times I knew I could.

For now, I shed the pain of the past.
For the future, I'll grasp it tight.
Knowing God is in full control,
This next year will be brilliantly bright.

I share with you my prayers.
My loved ones, far and near.
We'll make our mark in 2011
God's blessings for this coming year!

Deb Nixon