I have been a member of the MEPD for many years. This time of year is my favorite but life seems to try to still my joy and love for the holidays.
Several years ago my wife's father passed away on Christmas eve, the following year my wife's grandfather died 2 days before Christmas.
The next year my wife and I lost our baby girl to an illness on Christmas eve and now this year my wife's uncle dies yesterday and one of our closest friends died 8 days ago both due to cancer.
I just wanted to say thanks.
My wife and I have three beautiful children one of which just turned 17 months old and loves to look at the Christmas tree.
I sometimes find it hard to deal with this time of year even though it's my favorite.
I have made many friends here in the MEPD and all of you have supported me and shown great friendship throughout the years. It means more to me than I could possibly say.
So once again I would like to say thanks and plan on making next year here at the MEPD even better than the last. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas from the Bailey family.