Before the holiday starts, we take this chance to reach out and connect with you. We want to thank so many of you for staying with us over the year; we hope you have a wonderful celebration time with your fellowmen and women. A family event like this reminds us about the importance of our relationships, that they be packed with giving rather than demanding, appreciation instead of criticism, and of the precious gift of friendship.

And when the New Year opens, as with any new beginning, it’s a great time for recommitting to our relationships whether that’s with a partner, colleague, parent, sibling, child or friend. Jeff and I will be setting our common joint goals and committing to each other’s happiness in 2016, and raising a glass to metaphorically clink with those of you doing the same.

We’ll be back in your inbox during the week of January 11, after our family and training break.

We wish you a fun-filled, peaceful and glorious holiday season.

With love,