A friend texted me this just before we crossed over to 2009.

"The year is almost gone but it has made us strong.
The path was long but we walked it with a song.
There were fears and tears but we also had reasons for cheers.
Wishing you Happy Memories of 2008 and have a Great 2009 ahead.
Happy New Year."

I thought this pretty meaningful, don't you think so?