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Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy new year 2008!
Every new year's day I look back on the previous year and think 'wow, what a year!'. And then I wonder, what will this next one bring me? Surely, amid the predictable it will bring things I don't expect.
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May His blessings continue to fall upon you and yours, Steve...
Posted by: jim | January 01, 2008 at 10:00 AM
May your eyes be open to see those unpredictable movements in your life
Posted by: wayne | January 01, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Hi Steve.
Happy New Year to you and all those who read this Blog.
Our Community of Faith has a tough start for 2008. I have just come from the funeral of a 21 years of age young woman. As I met with her parents over the last few days, and knowing the day that was ahead. I wondered. A young woman out in the open air, kyaking and enjoying living a full life of joy and happiness. Then a freak accident and we are left wondering!!! How can we meet the new year with faith, hope and trust? And the answer came from the space where God is, "I am with you!" In a strange and wonderful way that is the message I carry into the New Year for myself and those I meet, God promises through it all, "I am with you". This is going to be the best year yet for experiencing the Love of God. Keep safe!
Posted by: Patrick | January 01, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Happy New Year and a belated Merry and Blessed Christmas. I enjoy reading your blog and I appreciate your comments. I've been a busy fellow and don't stop to leave a note often enough. Peace. :-) Don
Posted by: Don | January 01, 2008 at 09:10 PM
I've been out to visit family and now that I'm back I would like to wish you and your readers the best that the year 2008 has to bring. Of course when you read your black box you'll probably also find a surprise from late 2007.
May God Bless 2008 and may He keep a special light shining on all His Children.
Posted by: Victor | January 03, 2008 at 08:22 PM