We have seen it all this year, haven't we bears? There have been accidents and health issues that could have ended very badly, we've lost family members, friends and yet here we are, standing together because we held close to each other as we worked through the pain that comes with life.

Together we have shared life's miracles, it's pain and everything in-between. We have found new friends, gotten reacquainted with old friends and together we have faced life's challenges head on. We have laughed together, cried together, sat silently together and tried our best to comfort each other when things got tough. It hasn't been easy. But we made it through - because that's what family does.

- I want to thank you all for being there with me through it all. I don't know if 2014 is going to be any easier but with hope for the New Year in my heart I wish you ALL nothing but the best as the New Year rings in across the globe and we wave farewell to 2013.

CHEERS!

~Laurie ❤

That is a beautiful message for everyone ❤️ Thank you for the well-wishing for all of us bears and I hope that everyone has a year that trumps last year in joy and good things :)

you say it so elegantly and with heartfelt wishes and hope for you and the LairBears the best of everything in 2014!

All the best in 2014! It will hopefully be a great year for all!

Happy New Year to everyone. May this new year be the best for everyone.

raises a glass Cheers baby!! May 2014 bring lots of happiness and love, good health and friendship! clink

I have to agree with everyone, heres to 2014 and hoping it is kind to everyone

Well said and Laurie all I can add is Ditto.Oh and , better not sleep cause I'm gonna come in the night and steal that dress!! Actually, I wish I had a real on like it.

it is a lovely dress :)

Happy New YearFrom CP and Andreas.....CP is the cat:)

Happy New Year everyone!

Very well said! It's the truth, isn't it? I also wish you and all the other bears the very best for 2014 (a much better number , in my opinion). One thing is clear: we will be here together for next year's ride, wherever it may lead us! ❤

Happy New Year everyone. Here's to a new year filled with happiness, health, family, friends and the continued closeness of all us bears. ❤

CHEERS!

You said it wonderfully.

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.

sends huggles to all bears May you and yours stay healthy, or get well/better and may 2014 be a wonderful year for everyone!

you said that perfectly. Wishing all my family here a Happy New Year! May things be better for everyone.

- All so true and so well stated...lifts my glass Cheers and big hugs to all the bears ❤

Happy New Year to everyone! I can't really top the wishes that have already been made.

Well said Mama Bear ...2014 ~ New beginnings and fresh hope for better days! To all the wonderful Bears and those they hold most dear...live each moment to its fullest and let laughter lead the way! ❤

Cheers to 2014! 2013 wasn't a total bust.. But somedays it did seem rather grim, and days just dragged on and on, and seemed like the bad times would last FOREVER. Not as much good days as I would like, but a lot of just normal days. Here is to hoping for a better year. More laughs and giggles, more things working out in our favor, and a lot more health and wealth. Not exactly riches, but better than just making it and surviving :)