Merry Christmas 2009 from Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma. Our country has had many challenges this year and I am sure we will continue to struggle in certain areas next year. However, we still have the best nation on earth and the highest standard of living. We have survived the worst of this great recession. For those who have lost homes or businesses it has been tragic and my heart goes out to them. We must note that in our great nation people come back from adversity year after year and if you have been hard hit you can too.

For those who have avoided the worst of the recession, do not feel bad spending money prudently and enjoying life. Our economy needs dollars flowing to provide jobs for the unemployed.

We should give thanks for the blessings we have even if we have fewer blessings than in the past. We will come back better than ever in due time. Enjoy our most treasured assets, family and friends, for they are our true strength.

Remember, Christ is the reason for the season. If we put Christ first in our life, He will be there for us in good and bad times. Yes, we still will be tested but not beyond what we can stand. Give a thought to starting your New Year’s resolutions with putting Christ first in our lives. We will be blessed for it.

Enjoy the Holiday Season. If a retirement home, second home at the lake, or a family home on Grand Lake or Grove, OK is in your plans for 2010 we would appreciate the opportunity to be your realtor. Grove and Grand Lake is a great place to call home or enjoy a lake or golf retreat. Call Aaron at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us to you.