As with a week ago, I have posted these thoughts in the past, as we wind down 2009

[Dan Murphy]

I've posted similar to this in the past, it still seems to say my thoughts.....

So much has happened over the past year, for us, for others.

Here on the DIS, Marlasmom passed away back in July. And our friend julie_yet (Julie), not quite 29 years old, passed away in January (thread here). So very young, so dearly missed. And we certainly do miss many who are no longer here on the DIS, for many and various reasons. That sadness is tempered as we welcomed many new DIS babies along the way, new DIS brides and grooms, new DIS members to this little loony place on the Net.

Personally here, Vince and Katlyn welcomed their little son, Marie's and my second grandson, Keegan, into the world back in July, And Natalie and Ken welcomed their second son, Jeremy's little brother and our third grandson, Christopher, into the world back in September. The three of them bring much joy and many smiles to both Marie and me.

And Marie this year has gone past the 11 year mark in remission. Me? After a brief visit to the ER and several day stay in the hospital back in March, I seem to be doing okay. I am just another year older, not too bad at my age. And I did get back to Disney World, earlier this month, after close to a two year hiatus.

It's been a rough and tough year with the economy and world situation for sure, and hopefully 2010 will see improvements all around.

As the year runs short of hours here, I would like to wish everyone here, and elsewhere, a very Happy, Healthy, Blessed and Good New Year.


(From my note in the past, pretty much word for word)……

Many of us become friends over the years here, having met in this crazy world we call.....online; and have become cyber friends, buddies, online friends. And, many of us have, over time, actually met up in real life and become real-life friends. It is a nice community, in spite of many of its shortcomings. And Lord knows it has many.

Sure, there are arguments, name-calling, disagreements, what-have-you, but generally, in the end, friends. Hopefully, all can be friends in 2010, making for an even better community. Pixie dust maybe, but hey, who knows? It would be great to see many who no longer can be here to again share here.

I heard this song again this year this morning, on WGN talk radio (just did again, as it is an annual song on their show), thought it had some good things to say, some true things. Yeah, it's by that sort of cheesy group, ABBA (I really do like some of their music and sound), but still, give a listen, read the lyrics, I found they can ring true......................

The Way Old Friends Do
(click for sound)

You and I can share the silence
Finding comfort together
The way old friends do
And after fights and words of violence
We make up with each other
The way old friends do
Times of joy and times of sorrow
We will always see it through
Oh I don't care what comes tomorrow
We can face it together
The way old friends do

You and I can share the silence
Finding comfort together
The way old friends do
And after fights and words of violence
We make up with each other
The way old friends do
Times of joy and times of sorrow
We will always see it through
Oh I don't care what comes tomorrow
We can face it together
The way old friends do

We can face it together
The way old friends do
Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus​

………..I like to think good things, good things that have been, good things that could be.

Anyway, enough of all that.............

Happy New Year, guys.

Those thoughts still ring true.

Dan


PS: It is so nice to see those who have returned over this past, 2009, year too, would love to see others in 2010.
Some I dearly miss.





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[happygirl]

That was very nice Dan

 

[disney1990]

Happy New Year Dan.

Thank you; that was very nicely done.

 

[clovergirl5]

What a beautiful sentiment. Right back at you Dan
As a newbie here, I have had low points, but also lots of fun and lots of lmao! Here's to a great year ahead

 

[BarbN.]

Thank-you Dan

Happy New Year to you and your family!

 

[minniecarousel]

Where's the "Like" button?! (I spend too much time on Facebook.)

For the DIS, I would like a sort of "amnesty" & welcome back some folks who were asked to leave and not return. I miss some of them.

 

[Pooh93]

Happy New Year Dan to you and your growing family!! May 2010 be another great year for you and yours.

 

[Meriweather]

Happy New Year, Dan.....and also to all the rest of the DIS "family"

 

[luv2nascar]

Dan I have always loved your posts and miss you dearly. From one old timer on these boards to another.

Back in the day it seemed every other post was from you.
Happy New Year to you and your family and everyone here on the boards.

 

[dislaney]

Happy New Year!

 

[Micca]

Happy New Year Dan & everybody

 

[ugadog99]

Beautifully written, Dan, as always. I wish you you and your family a joyous New Year.

Melanie

 

[Otto's Doll]

Happy New Year, Dan! Blessings to you and Marie and family in 2010.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Happy New Year to you, Dan, and the rest of the DISers!

It has been quite a year for Tuffcookie but I keep boucing back!

TC

 

[RNMOM]

I'll raise a cup to ya, Dan, and all the folks of the DIS. May your days be long and your troubles short.

Cordia

 

[kimmar067]

...thanks for mentioning my Orli-bud, Jules.... [ ]

 

[kimmar067]

....Dan, I SOOOO miss your musical pix threads....

 

[Rozz]

Happy New Year Dan!

I appreciate how you give of yourself to this community. I remember how your posts stood out to me when I first joined the DIS. I always looked for your reports!

I wish for everyone on the DIS to have a wonderful 2010!

 

[Buckalew11]

Wishing you and Marie a Happy, Healthy New Year, Dan. Thank you for being my friend. Love ya!

 

[ahutton]

Happy New Year Dan; it was so long ago that we met but you've made me smile so many times on DIS. All the best in the years to come.