For Auld Lang Syne

Should old acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind ?Should old acquaintance be forgot,and old lang syne ?
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For auld lang syne, my dear,for auld lang syne,we'll take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !and surely I’ll buy mine !And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,for auld lang syne.
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We two have run about the slopes,and picked the daisies fine ;But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,since auld lang syne.
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We two have paddled in the stream,from morning sun till dine† ;But seas between us broad have roaredsince auld lang syne.
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And there’s a hand my trusty friend !And give us a hand o’ thine !And we’ll take a right good-will draught,for auld lang syne.

"Auld Lang Syne" kind of translates to "To the good old days" or "For old times sake". I didn't get to hear this song on New Year's this year and it made me think about it. That is probably a good thing since it means I was actually out doing something instead of watching a perfectly coordinated TV program. I was in San Fransisco, not perfectly coordinated by any means ( just like the people stumbling out of the clubs). As the iphone struck midnight and the fire works began I got a little nostalgic and pondered what is going to come this next year. I realized I have had a lot of experiences and grown a lot this past year. I know I'm getting old because I am developing opinions...on everything. I spout them off here and there only stopping to grunt when I try to stand up and then I'm off again. Some old acquaintances came to my mind and experiences of this year. Some things have lingered with me and I wanted to share.
I talk (complain) about my work a lot because it has kind of ruled my life this year but I have been fortunate to have a job and one that has taught me so much.
I get to work with nurses and CNA's and wanted to say that I have seen angels wearing scrub uniforms. I have seen friendships and bonds form that have saved lives and hearts like no medecine could. Love, patience and innocence that have bridged age, religion and cultural differences. I have met people who are well taken care of by their families and have all the physical resources to make their life comfortable-cling to their fears and comfort zones. In return I have seen those with little comforts and relations and a short time to live, reach out and comfort those around them.
I realized one day how thankful I was for my trials and how it made me hopefully understand a little bit what my neighbor may go through. Of course there is someone else who suffered all things so he could support us and lift us. I am thankful for my Saviour, Jesus Christ and the experiences that have taught me more of the love and forgiveness that he has for us. In the original poem of "Auld Lang Syne" by James Watson the final verse says
"Since thoughts of thee doth banish grief,when from thee I am gone;will not thy presence yield relief,to this sad Heart of mine:Why doth thy presence me defeat,with excellence divine?Especially when I reflect on Old long syne" I hope everyone had a chance to reflect on their year ( and cry as they write a blog about it) and use those difficulties that many people went through to make us better in 2010. ( Yes that is "twenty ten" for those of you who are still debating)