Imerge Magazine January 2014 | Page 9

I like new things. When it’s time for new shoes I am all on it, strap on my purse breaks I get a thrill because I know I get to buy a new one. And who doesn’t love shopping for a new car, playing with all the new gadgets and buttons? New things mean new starts, and how can you not like the threshold of a new year? You get to stand in the face of a spanking new year and see all of the hopes and dreams of your future. It’s time to make declarations and promises to yourself and they all ring out in form of a resolution. Most people make resolutions with head strong, determination and affirmations; they are dedicated and full of energy to make it happen. That’s when the year is young and you are raring to go it seems like nothing can stop you, so is your resolve to make things happen. Wouldn’t it be great if we could maintain that fortitude throughout the year and see our goals for the year met? In this issue we have two people who did that very thing in 2013 and we’re honoring their strength of mind and character. Sergio Ribeiro and Lou Quigley made up their minds in January 2013 that they would make a difference in 2013 and they did that very thing, changing their lives. This magazine is dedicated to their ability to make a resolution and see it to fruition. Kathleen Mary