The last Wednesday of the year seems an appropriate time to look back and see everything that happened, evaluate what is happening now and look forward to what will happen in 2006. Personally, it was a fairly significant year. We sold our house and, after looking in a crazed housing market, decided to rent for a while and settle into the new thing. We've decided to buy a duplex with my mother-in-law, so 2006 has more changes in store.
As I look back I see significant changes that occurred, things left behind and other things which sprung up. There is a continual growth and transformation as God aligns my heart, mind, soul and body towards His purpose and glory. Part of that, I'm sure, has also been an evolution of what it means to be a father. The first year seems to be primarily devoted to survival and the physical needs of the child. Year two is a year of tremendous growth in cognitive and physical abilities. It's much more bidirectional and in some ways more fun. I look forward to year three and beyond as Avi continues to grow into the world around him.
I have great hopes and expectations for the year to come, as well. I really think it will be an incredible year of surprises, full of good things and the fruition of much which has been planted and cultivated in the past. My wife and I will celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary (Woohoo!) at 9 and a half, it just keeps getting better. It really is a joy to be with the person who God has given me, to help shape me, teach me, grow with me and help me. Our spouses are truly gifts from God and deserve to be treasured. We often fail to give them their fair due, which is a crime against both them and God. Let's resolve to express more completely how important and wonderful our spouses are!
Finally, we are expecting another child in 2006. Wow! Great hopes and expectations, indeed. Yes, 2005 was a good year for us and I'm convinced that 2006 will be even better. In the remaining days, I will continue to reflect and evaluate these past 365 days and plan and hope for the next ones. It was a very good year.
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