I would like to say that during my resent absence from the blogosphere I was kicking back in Ireland in a pub learning Irish folk songs, exploring the wilds in Africa, or some other such venture that is on my list of things I would like to do some day. But, alas, that is not the case. I was undramatically chained to my desk trying to finish writing and editing my book while battling winter weather, teenagers, and attending church events and activities. While writing and editing is still a task, it is an enjoyable one for the most part. And the church activities celebrating the birth of Christ were not only enjoyable, but heartwarming, soul reviving, and faith-filled, particularly with the activities in which I had a part.
Now the teenagers are back in school. I can get back to my daily routine and work on my book. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas or enjoyed the holiday of their respective religion, and is looking forward to the new year. News reports and stories are already telling us what the year will be like. As with any other human being, however, it is simply their educated estimate. Educated in some instances anyway.
But I have my own ideas about what the year might hold for myself and my family. At least as much of it as I have any control over. The rest is up to God. There will be times when it will not be easy (did I say I just spent two weeks in a house with restless, bored teenagers?). Yet there will also be times when life will be joyous and celebratory. As the expression used to say, I just “keep on stroking” (or “trucking” as the case may be). Having faith that whatever the coming year brings, whatever I am called to confront, the Lord will be beside me.
Peace be with you.
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