Merry Christmas

Dear Friend,

We’re fast approaching the end of another year. There’s no doubt that there has been many times this last year when folks were rightfully concerned about the direction our country was heading in. Policies and priorities matter and that’s never been more obvious. We’ll have a new majority in Congress next year and things have to look different—they must look different. That’s enough about that, though. Christmas is here and hopefully you are already focused on what’s truly meaningful in this season.

As I reflect, I just wanted to take a minute and say how thankful I am to be your representative. North Missouri continues to amaze me time and again with all the wonderful things happening and the tenacity and resilience of our friends and neighbors. Despite record inflation, we’re making progress. When tragedy happens, we rally together. We use the resources we’ve been blessed with and the people who call this place home and seek to improve our part of the state. That North Missouri spirit is really something to be proud of.

While there were many times this year when we lamented the state of things, we can always rest in the fact that things can and do change. While the turning of the calendar page to a new year doesn’t automatically improve everything, it certainly gives us a chance to go back and reflect on what went right and decide how where we can improve. I’m confident that we will, and I look forward to doing so.

Ultimately, I always go back to the Christmas themes of love, joy, peace, and hope. Christmas is typically a joyous occasion by nature, and I hope that’s the case for you this year. Some years are better than others, but we have much to rejoice over, particularly the birth of our Savior. That’s why we celebrate.

From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves