This Christmas, with one year coming to a close and a new chapter beginning, many will take time to reflect on what has passed and look ahead to 2023 with a sense of hope and expectation. As we bring in the New Year, some may feel relieved that another difficult year is behind us, while others may lament that time goes by so quickly, perhaps too quickly.
As I reflect on this past year, I think once again about the people I have met across the constituency, in our villages and towns, who serve our community and make our area such a great place to live and work. I take daily inspiration from the people I meet in this job; their stories, hopes, and hard work.
Most of all, I am inspired by those who act with purpose. All those who get up and go to work, not just so they have something to live with, but something to live for – whether it’s parents providing for their children, police keeping people safe, healthcare staff caring for the sick, businesses creating employment, or our military protecting our country.
Amid all the change and challenge of 2022, a sense of purpose and optimism that next year will be better than the last is what keeps us all going no matter what’s gone before. A determination that will not just see us through, but see us thrive – together.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year in 2023.
