For most, January first marks the beginning of a new year. A chance to start over, reclaim those resolutions that have fallen so far behind and begin the year with a fresh start. Last year we said 2011 was going to be a year of much needed change and looked forward the experiences ahead with anticipation. Instead, 2011 has been a year of reflection. No. Excitement? Not really. Anxiety? Sometimes. Struggle? Occasionally. Crying? You bet. How about if we say that 2011 has been a year of who knows what? BINGO!
You see, at the beginning of 2011, Jona and I felt unsettled, but in a good way. We knew something was going to change, perhaps a new job for Jona coupled with a move to another town, or hopefully another baby that we have tried so hard to have these last few years. What we didn't know, however, was that God had something much more important planned for us. Can I honestly say that I accept and appreciate the change? Not yet, but in time (cross your fingers!). On April 17, everything stopped with one phone call bearing the news of our anticipated change – my dad had been in an accident and before the words were said, I realized that he was no longer with us.
You see, at the beginning of 2011, Jona and I felt unsettled, but in a good way. We knew something was going to change, perhaps a new job for Jona coupled with a move to another town, or hopefully another baby that we have tried so hard to have these last few years. What we didn't know, however, was that God had something much more important planned for us. Can I honestly say that I accept and appreciate the change? Not yet, but in time (cross your fingers!). On April 17, everything stopped with one phone call bearing the news of our anticipated change – my dad had been in an accident and before the words were said, I realized that he was no longer with us.
