January 1st 2001, some very good friends of mine allowed my wife and I to spend the weekend with them in Canada. Sue and Dean Zomar have over the years become quite close friends and this was the most wonderful way there could be to start the new year out. And on this trip, they gave us a wonderful candle holder called the "Circle Of Friends" It looks quite native and has four people joined together to form a circle around the candle.

It isn't just the fact that it is a nice looking candle holder, it is more the thought that went into picking this gift out that touches the hearts of both myself and Tammy (my wife).

We both feel very special to be called friends by Sue and Dean. We look forward to many years of visiting and growing even closer. The simple bonds that have started in such a short period of time are bound to grow much stronger over the year.