This blog is directed at the most special people in my life, my immediate family. I wanted to post the picture taken of all of us at Justin's wedding in West Vancouver, which included all eleven of us, which is a rare occurrence. But, unfortunately, my computer knowledge didn't allow me to post the picture I wanted to.
So, instead, I've posted the picture featured on the front page of the Vancouver Sun, picturing my Dad, greeting us at the Vancouver airport on Thursday, March 19th (not sure of the date). But that's the beginning of our life in Canada. Since then, we've kind of spread out. And that's to be expected when there are eleven of us, split up among various regions of the country. We miss those who had departed from this plane when this picture was taken, along with those who have since departed. You'll always remain in our hearts.
You know, there's one thing that the Marples family has always enjoyed, at least in our adult lives, and that's a common bond of Love. We don't agree on many topics. We don't see eye to eye on many subjects. We don't share the same beliefs and views. But we've all learned in our lives that the strongest bond is Love, and that Love surpasses any and all disagreements.
So I'd like to take this opportunity to reach out (with my long arms), across the miles, and touch each and every one of you. And I'd like you all to feel the appreciation and gratitude I have for each and every one of you.
I've come to know that Love is all there is, that We are All One, and that all we ever need to do is to Be. That's all...just Be. So thank you all for Being you.
My wish for 2011 is that our bond becomes even stronger, if that's even possible. And I'd like us to shine our Light of Love on everyone we come into contact with, so that they, too, may experience the bliss that comes from knowing Who You Are, and from knowing that you'll always be loved...unconditionally. Thank you all for your unconditional Love.
May you all experience all the abundance and joy that is your natural right.
Happy New Year!!
Love,
Gareth
