This picture was actually taken a couple of weeks ago. But, it shows the two most important things in my world in the year past and in the year to come. Just yesterday, Joey was laying in our bed next to Ian and she leaned over and told him... "You're my best friend in the whole wide world"... What parent wouldn't melt at that sentiment. In the year to come, I really am going to try to see the world through my children's eyes. There is so much to wonder about and they worry about so few things. They seem to understand that there is so much more to life than the things that we consume ourselves with as adults... They know they are loved and they want to show love to others and everything else is of little consequence... Ah, to view life in that simple yet profoundly significant way!
So, as I head off to bed on this new year's eve, I realize that I am a very blessed man in more ways than I can count.
Farewell to 2007... you brought me moments of profound joy that raised my hopes for brighter tomorrows... you also brought sadness at times that leaves scars too deep for words.
Tomorrow morning I will wake in a new year... a new year filled with new challenges, new experiences and new opportunities to witness the hand of God at work in my life, in my family and in the lives of other people. God, give me the ability to see this world through your eyes to witness your work in the world in the 12 months to come. God, give me opportunities to BE your hands and your mouth in the world in the 12 months to come. God give me the insight that you have given to my children, the insight that lets me love others simply and completely. As I know already that this is what you have called me to do!
Hello 2008, you are ripe with opportunity for me and for those around me, help us to realize all the potential you have in store for us!
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