A New Year

I suppose a good place to start blogging again is to wish my bride a Happy Birthday. Due to her low key and laid back approach, I will not become overly sentimental, but will say that she is an amazing person, mom, and wife. And every once in a while I glimpse into what my life would be like right now without her-it wouldn't be pretty. Happy Birthday, Bev. We love you.

A prayer for Bev and our family as we journey through this new year of her life together:

"This day is a new day
that has never been before.
This year is a new year,
the opening door.

(Open the door)

Enter, Lord Christ -
we have joy in Your coming.
You have given us life,
and we welcome Your coming.

I turn now to face You,
I lift up my eyes.
Be blessing my face, Lord;
be blessing my eyes.
May all my eye looks on
be blessed and be bright,
my neighbours, my loved ones
be blessed in Your sight.

You have given us life
and we welcome Your coming.
Be with us, Lord,
we have joy, we have joy.
This year is a new year,
the opening door.
Be with us, Lord,
we have joy, we have joy."