Greetings in Zdravo from Canada !

Here I am at the age of 54 plus few months , at the end of this year 2007 and the new beginning of 2008 starting something new . And they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks .

How wrong they are !

It has been a year to remember , more so than any other year .There were so many changes in our lives , that we are glad that this year’s end is fast approaching and the new begging is bringing new hopes for us all.We lost dear family members and close friends , who passed on to their eternal peace and on to their final resting place .They are now by the the side of our creator almighty Father – our God .

May they rest in peace as our prayers each and every night are with them all and the one’s gone before Them .

First on February 14 we lost our beloved companion of 10 years our Dog Buddy . Over the years he gave us plenty of love and happiness.We miss him and not a day goes by that we don’t think of him . He was our little piggy bank my pal my Buddy .

Miss you and love you forever ..

On April 27 my dear mother in-law at the age age of 92 passed on in Ireland , leaving behind a lowing , caring and a so very lonely daughters Christine and her family in Ireland , and my dear Noreen here in Canada .

They had some time together in Ireland and here in Canada, which helped with the healing process for us all . Our Mum , grandmother and friend Helina Hodneet is now enjoying the peace and tranquility as she was reunited with her passing husband and they are now watching over us from above .

You are greatly and forever missed and loved , however you will never be forgotten .

WE LOVE YOU.

In July our dear friend and neighbor Eileen passed on after a long bout with cancer . Since we moved here in Brampton 10 years ago she was our first close friend and quickly she became along with her family a part of or family Once again we miss her , we grieve for her and we pray for her and her family left behind.

In November on my 54 th. birthday we buried another close and dear friend Baka Slavica .

For the past 15 years of my life she was my adopted mother , she was around for most of our good or bad days . She was a pleasure to be with and God knows that my Slavica is part of my past that I will fondly remember and when I miss her I will close my eyes and she will be there in my hearth .

Slavica -Volim te , I te puno, puno pogresam .

In December our dear friend Linda moved across the world to Australia to begin a new life with her new found love Chris.

Along with that ,our adopted dog Mr. Briggs had to leave the neighborhood in a search of a new home . Once again we missed them both and knowing that Linda is happy by the side of her new love her man Criss and Mr. Briggs going to a new home — correction – He now is in his new home since December the 27th.

Perhaps that makes this a bit easier to deal with .

True it all , My Dear Wife Noreen of 19 years and my companion for the 21 years has been a great help , strength and inspiration for me . She helped me cross each hurdle in life and pick up the peaces and guide me to carry on .

I am grateful to have her as her Love and understanding makes each morning a pleasureful new beginning .

I only hope that I am able to return what she gives to me .

Thank you and I Love you Noreen .

Also in our family we have Whiskers our cat who has been with us for the past 14 years . Since he was a Kitty and up now when he is a Senior he has given us lots of Love – on his terms -when he wants it – He is a master of the house .

And our latest addition Rusty our Puppy . He is 1 year old today . He is a mini Labadoodle . He is a hand-full as he is still growing an learning . After Buddy he has a big shoes to fill – he will do great as he is giving us his never ending Love and lots and lots of Kisses – Licks of happiness .

So you can see – it has been quite a year and as this New Year is fast approaching We wish you a Happy New Year , a Healthy new Year . A year that will be full of happiness in a company of family and dear friends and as our Gift of God our god son Noah can show you-

ALL IS NOT AS BAD AS IT LOOKS .

And this year lets us have only one New Years resolution – one wish to fulfill -Which is –

Let us all live each day to a fullest – we can only live it Once .

Happy New 2008 to you ALL — from MARKSL family.