Now that the craziness of Christmas has passed, we are settling back into some sort of normal around here. My heart is full of gratitude for the love and kindness of both family and friends both near and far. There is no greater gift than knowing you are loved and valued. Spending time together and creating memories is a wonderful gift that I cherish every year. Although Skype plays a hand in making some of those memories, it is the time taken to converse, laugh and reminisce that matters most.