HAPPY  NEW YEAR!!

The new year right after the winter solstice is an opportnity to look forward, not backward.  I find myself not lingering in the past.   Much of my past has been gifted to me with great blessings.  On the other hand, I have experienced many challenges.  Like most people I have experienced some things that I regret.  The blessings I hope outweigh the challenges and failures.  

Looking forward, I pray that whatever I do this year will be for the good of those I encounter or who seek help.  I also have to do what I can within my potential.  That has waned somewhat (physically), but hopefully, I can help with the open hands that Jesus has given to me to do his work.  I also pray for patience (see previoius blog entries re: patience).

One of the most recent blessings I am grateful to carry into the new year is having two more grandsons and a new daughter in law 💟.  I am happy for our son David and his new family.  What a blessing for him and for us.

I pray that all that read this will realize blessings that come to you this NEW YEAR.

 Reaching the finish line (I hope)

KRAZEE!!!

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Cataracts, colonoscopy, hernia repair😕.  Hopefully end of list. I have a tatoo that says,"what a ride".  The ride has been beyond what I ever expected.  While I am hopefully looking at the finish line, I try to focus beyond that.  I realize I have limitations pre 2020, I want to focus on what I CAN do. One thing I know, is that our lives( mine and Pam's) must be my priority.  I am so grateful for what we have, and I am thankeful that we have come as far as we have.  We have so many awesome friends and family.  I realize there are those that don't have these blessings.  No matter what I have been through, therre are multitudes that don't enjoy what we have.  Having worked with the homeless, I have seen first hand many that strruggle day to day just to survive, not to mention those that suffer from severe injuries and illnesses.

I have joked in the past about the saying "God only gives you what you can handle"  Sometimes I wanted to say, "ok God, you can stop now!!"  Seriously though, If I've handled thus far, I trust that I can continue to take the curve balls that our Lord tosses at me. 

For all who read this, I appreciate all of you.  Thank you and blessing for a wonderful Christmas and New Year.  

With much love, Tom