New Years Eve is often a night that centers on sadness and hope. The outgoing year often has taken cherished friends and loved ones, and many persons we know struggled mightily.. The world situation in 2016 was replete with human and nature tragedies that created untold pain.There was rancor politically, and many feel the anguish of what the future holds for our country and the world. However there is also the vein of hope that still believes in the goodness of others and a commitment to the rights and responsibilities of all.It is an evening that can renew the joy of being human, and the belief that somehow all of the mammoth challenges that face us will be met with courage and love.