2013 was a year filled with adrenalin rushes, expectations, waiting,
laughter, happiness, satisfaction, highs and lows, cheap airlines, rundown
airports, meetings, proposals, headshaking, briefings, presentations, bad food,
terrible water, long hours, little sleep and some blood, sweat and tears is
nearing its end.
Like so many people, I also had my share of sadness this past year. Fortunately,
I have also been able to meet with some really good folks north of our border
and I truly enjoy that part of my work.
There has been much to laugh about and equally much to shake our heads
about as well. Unfortunately, some not-so-good folks have been disrupting both
my blog and my LinkedIn Account. As they say – small things amuse small minds. Sadly
though, there are no tablets for stupidity. Trials and tribulations will always
be there but it is not the fire we walk through that counts but rather how we
walk through it.
Thank you to everyone who read and contributed to the blog throughout
the year. Your comments are always appreciated and highly valued as they give
me insight and allow me to broaden my own knowledge base.
To everyone who is far from home at this time, and to those who are
deployed in the conflict zones around the world, beit as soldiers, sailors,
airmen, law enforcement officers, spooks or PMC contractors, keep your heads
down, your eyes peeled, your weapons close at hand, stay safe and be ready to
do what needs to be done.
Let us also remember those who will not be able to be share this time with
those they hold dear as well as those who have lost friends and loved ones.
They should never be forgotten. Nor should the sacrifices they have made ever
be forgotten.
I would also like to wish each and every visitor to the blog a blessed
festive season. To those who celebrate the meaning of Christmas, I wish you and
your families a blessed, happy and joyous festive season.
To those who do not celebrate Christmas for whatever reason – along with
my Muslim friends - I wish you all a time of happiness and peace with your
families and friends.
I would also like to wish each and every one of you – and your loved
ones - a great 2014. May the coming year be filled with good health, happiness
and safety.
‘Till next year.
