It is probably a good idea we don’t know what is ahead for us, although I think we all believe life would proceed more orderly if we did. I look back to this time last year, the beginning of 2011 and realize how out of touch with possibilities I was. The year proved to be life in all its forms, joy and sorrow, fear and faith and life and death.

Most of all, as I look back, I realize how I always believed my brother would be here forever. Fourteen years my senior he was always an adult in my eyes and in truth, I was always a child in his. Even though he had battled many near death experiences throughout his life, he always won…but not this time. So I am going to dedicate this year, 2012, to my brother, Duaine Foley. His death has taught me to not take anything, or even more importantly, anyone for granted. We are but a fleeting moment on this planet, not just our own life, but even more so those we love.