<p>Welcome friends! I hope you all had a safe and joyful holiday season.</p><p>As we step into the new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support as my family and I navigate my daughter’s illness. Your kindness and encouragement have been a source of strength and inspiration, and for that, I am deeply grateful.</p><p>From the bottom of my heart, thank you.</p><p>May 2025 bring you endless happiness and fill your days with the things that bring you the greatest joy. Wishing you a year filled with peace, love, and all the blessings you deserve!</p><p>Tonight, we’ll embark on a journey of relaxation, gently preparing both mind and body for a peaceful and restorative sleep. I’ll be sharing a delightful short story by one of Canada’s most cherished authors, Lucy Maud Montgomery.</p><p>Known for her beloved <em>Anne of Green Gables</em> series, Montgomery’s writing is a masterful blend of vivid imagery and heartfelt nostalgia, making her stories perfect for this reflective time of year.</p><p>As we welcome a brand new year, I’ve chosen to rebroadcast <em>Bertie’s New Year,</em> a charming tale that I hope will bring you comfort and joy as you drift off to sleep.</p><p>Happy New Year my sleepy listeners! And may you have the sweetest dreams the whole year through! Cheers to you all!<br><br>Your friend,<br>Joanne </p><p><br><b>Become a Drift Off Premium member today and receive:</b></p> <ul> <li> <b>intro free listening </b>to all episodes</li> <li><b>NO ADS or sponsorship announcements</b></li> <li>access <b>3 - 4 monthly bonus episodes </b> </li> <li> Enjoy <b>early access </b>to my one early-release episode each month </li> <li>exclusive access to <b>full length audiobooks</b> for your enjoyment and relaxation<b> </b> </li> </ul> <p>*You can subscribe via Apple Podcasts <b>OR </b>using the link <a href="https://driftoff.supercast.com/">driftoff.supercast.com</a><br><br>Feel free to drop by on the podcast website to learn more about it!<br><a href="https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/">https://www.driftoffpodcast.com<br></a><br> <b>Content Warning Disclaimer: </b>This podcast is a <b>sleep aid for adults</b>. Most stories may be family friendly, however, <b>adult supervision is required!</b> We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener. <br><br><b>Safety Disclaimer: </b>Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.</p>