Well, another New Year looms. I'm not that fond of the new year coming along. It just makes it seem like everything that has been lost is that much farther in the past. It's been a difficult year in many ways. Sorting through emotions and loss is not easy and it's proven to be a particularly difficult thing to do the last 12 months.

It's been a year of ups and downs. I am thankful to my family and friends for their support, guidance and the occasional kick in the ass.

2010 should be the year for a new start and a fresh beginning for Allie and I. I look forward to seeing how things turn out.

Tore and Allie.