Looking Back

I don't think 2008 was my best year, but it certainly had a few accomplishments in it. Off the top of my head:

• I finished reading the Bible again and am planning on doing it twice more in 2009.
• I went out running 185 times
• I ran my first 5k and broke the 8:00/mile barrier
• I remained gainfully employed
• I managed to blog fairly regularly and with some meat
• I finished my formal Greek education and began my Hebrew
• I finally beat the game Thief 3
• I learned the fundamentals of lockpicking
• I taught Lily how to play chess
• I finally got on Facebook and it helped me reconnect with a long-lost friend

These are all personal things. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that there were many big strides made regarding family or work. Work I don't care so much about, but as 2009 looms ahead I see the need to be more affectionate and more "present" with my family. It's great that I spend time with the kids at the grocery store and such, but I particularly need to meet Lily where she is rather than where I want for her to be. This is especially true with Amanda.

For all of you who read this I do pray that 2009 would be a year where you enjoy sweet fellowship with the Lord.