This has been a busy week and today is a big day

I started the week with a great worship service. Noted the observance of MLK Jr. Day, Human Relations Day, historic inauguration, baptized two people, got to see a bunch of friends. After worship several people complimented the service - baptisms and anointing were special. People said the sermon went well. I noted that it is easier to do well when you have a crowd that loves you and wants you to do well. Nice start to the week.

Which brings us to today. Historic because we have a new president. Funny because news commentators noted as Bush flew out of Washington that everyone was cheering - some in support, others because they were happy to see him leave. Hopeful because so many people wish our new president well. But all of these national events are not the only big events of the day.

Today we welcome Lillee Jo and Steven Coy to the world. I am leaving to go meet them, so this post will be short.

I just wanted to post a hopeful blog for these new beginnings. It is the beginning of the year (still in the first month). Baptism is the initiation to the church. Inauguration marks the beginning of a new presidency. And birth is definitely a beginning of new life and the certainly the beginning of a new way of life for the family. May God bless all of these new beginnings.

I really am alive

I will not even bother to list all of my excuses for having neglected posting. I know that most of you who read my blog know how crazy things have been lately. I don't know that things will be any less crazy, but I guess one of my resolutions for 2009 will be to try to be more consistant with posting to the blog. Of course, I do not usually make New Year's resolutions.

I have been lucky enough to see many of my friends more in the last month than I had been able to see them in a while. Football, Christmas events and a baby shower presented several opportunities to catch up. Since several people mentioned that they try to keep up with me by reading this blog, I determined I should do a better job of posting.

Christmas was great. I am lucky enough to get to see my family during the holidays. We had fun. Church events went smoothly. Overall a very merry Christmas.

My goal is to get organized so I can get more accomplished in 2009. I have enjoyed seeing the WEEDs over the past month and would like to try to get together more often. LEGS had a nice turnout for our Christmas party and I would like to carry that momentum into 2009.

Hmm. I am taking baby steps at blogging again. Don't have time to say much, but I did want to wish everyone a wonderful 2009.