Costa Mesa, Ca.
January 1, 2026
Dear Family & Friends:
On the darkest eve of the second year of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth.
He spoke these eloquent and immortal words:*
I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year: “Give me
a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied:
“Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the Hand of God.
That shall be to you better than a light and safer than the known way.”
As we start the New Year, I take comfort in these words and look forward to the future with great hope, promise and anticipation for the good things to come. I wish all of you God’s richest blessings, and I hope you have a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous 2026.
It truly is a wonderful world, and God is good.
Bill Burke
*quoting from the poem “Gate of the Year” by Minnie Louise Haskins
Great words for the New Year, always so good to remember God’s love for us and how he stays with us at all times.
Well said Bill. The very same to you and your family in 2026.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your family in this new year.
Bill, all the best for the new year to you and your family. John
Happy New Year!
Blessings to you and your family in the coming year.
My own Blessings from God to you and your family Bill and thank you for the many “couch” adventures you have given my life over the years.
God is my strength in all things
Happy New Year to you and your family looking forward to you 2026 adventures
Happy belated New Year, Bill & Sharon!
K&A