Archive for January, 2011

I feel as though an invisible responsibility has been placed on my shoulders – one that I cannot escape.  In the past few days, I’ve spoken to or heard from a number of people who are supporting me (both in prayer and financially).  I can’t tell you how overwhelmed I felt when I got my […]


I think I had hoped the curveballs would end with 2010. :-)  Not so.  Surprise! Instead, the first three weeks of 2011 have felt like the very beginning of a huge roller coaster:  you’re strapped in, going up, and suddenly realize what’s ahead.  And there’s NOTHING you can do about it – you can’t stop, […]


Hello, 1/1/11!

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Last night was probably one of the loveliest New Years’ Eves I can remember.  After a family photo and a relaxed dinner out, we spent the evening at church – fellowshipping, singing Baptist hymns, praying, and celebrating the Lord’s Supper as the calendar changed.  Very poignant.  We welcomed 2011 by singing “Jesus, What a Friend […]