How very fitting that my new website is going live just as we move from 2009 into 2010.   I love New Years Eve.  This is the time of year I feel compelled to assess where I am, where I want to go, and how I will get there.  This assessment process seems to lend itself to the possibility of a clean slate – a chance to begin again.

Personally, the theme for the first half of my 2009 was weddings.  Both my son and my niece got married and wedding related events kept us busy.  During the second half of 2009 my focus shifted homeward and David and I did some renovations.  It took us a long time to unpack afterwards but we are really enjoying the new look.

Professionally, as I look back on 2009 what stands out most are the wonderful people in my life.  I feel blessed by my friends and family who support me through life’s ups and downs.  And, I am grateful for the wonderful professional support team David and I have working with us:  Irma, our delightful database manager; Joyce, our efficient bookkeeper; Kurtis, our wise accountant; Paul, our brilliant business coach; and Herb and Daniele, our webmasters, whose patience and commitment made this new website possible.  I am especially grateful for those who refer clients to A Friendly Divorce.  Not only are we pleased to have new business, we are honored that so many professionals think well enough of us to recommend our service.  That’s the best compliment ever.

In addition to my continued work with A Friendly Divorce and Mediation Training Group, I have two major goals for 2010.  I will finish both my “Launch Your Divorce Mediation Practice” manual and my book “Merrily Ever After: The Bride’s Guide To Starting Your Marriage Off Right” this year   Please stay tuned.

Please know that I wish all of you a magnificent 2010 – may the New Year ahead bring you health, happiness, and abundance.

All the best,

Elinor