Here we are on the eve of a new year.  I'm sure there have been many changes and challenges for you in 2011.  But you have made it!  Take a moment and just let yourself feel some satisfaction in that accomplishment.  I'm sure it has not been easy.

Now, let's change focus a moment and look forward to 2012.  I'm sure you are familiar with the little saying.

"Yesterday is History ... Tomorrow a Mystery ...   

 Today is a Gift - that's why it is call the Present". 

That's so true for all of us, whether we have a terminal disease or not.  We only have the assurance of having "today" - the "present".  Yesterday is gone forever, and we never know what tomorrow has in store for us.  But, we have been the gift of today!

So, in spite of all the challenges and struggles, let's make a New Year's Resolution to think of each day is a gift from our Creator.  He has given us one more day to be on this earth for a reason.  Maybe we are here to be a blessing or help to someone else today, maybe he has a special little moment of pleasure or happiness to give us, or maybe we are just to enjoy the "ordinary" day has planned for us.  We may have to look hard some days to recognize the "present' - but it's there!