Happy Holidays!

I like the peace an solitude this time of year affords.

Many of you are experiencing a few days off from work as the year winds down and the holidays arrive. Others are still working around the clock, doing what it takes to provide for your loved ones. No matter what your job entails, please take some time to remember that the world is a better place when you realize you are not the only one living in it.

Samaritan House would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you, our readers and supporters, for your partnership over the past year. We appreciate everything you have done for us and we look forward to partnering with you again in the new year. It is difficult to predict, with certainty, how the coming year will unfold. We have some definite goals we want to accomplish and are honored to have your support. If we truly want to rid the Flathead Valley of homelessness, then it is going to take effort and community collaboration. But for today, tomorrow, and the remainder of the holiday season... We are going to take a breath and reflect on what it takes to accomplish that.

Have an incredible holiday season as you reflect on what has happened in your life. Enjoy and cherish the loved ones who matter to you. Remember that you play a role, daily, if affecting the lives of those around you. This world would not be the same without your contributions of love, empathy, and kindness. You make this planet better for being on it!

So... Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy Kwanzaa. No matter what your traditions or beliefs are, please have a wonderful time of joy, peace, and reflection as we approach the new year.