2007

A las! The prodigal son returneth. So, here we are in a New Year, a new beginning, a new chapter of life. Less than a week ago, I said goodbye to 2006 and hello and bring it on to 2007. But before I can go forward, I have to look back with thanks and appreciation to the year that I was blessed with in 2006. All in all, 2006 was a good year for me. As always, there were doors opened for me and just as many doors were shut. I laughed, cried, left a job, started a new one, moved and made a life-changing decision.

So, as a sit in the beach chair today, I'm in a calm state. I'm happy. Just like sitting on the beach looking out to the ocean wondering where it ends, I wonder with excitement what 2007 will bring. I know there will be adversity. I know there will be good times. I know there will be times where I'm alone and will wonder and question myself and where I'm at in my life. The key to this year being a success is to first, know that these things will occur and second, be mentally prepared to handle them.

Things can go good for only so long. God has a way of throwing curve balls to test our faith and see how we handle certain situations. He's always there, but he gives us opportunities to make sure that our audio is hooked up to our video. For as happy as we are when things are going smooth, we have to be able to accept it when things don't go our way, as painful as it may be at the time.

So yes, it is 2007. I'm ready for it. Bring it on!