Opened...

My eyes have been opened to a new world of life. Interacting with those I have ne'er interacted, working in a way I have ne'er worked, seeking impact in new ways. Mentally floating in and out of focus on my current vocation while constantly dreaming of new ways to change the world around me for the better and realizing that I need patience above all else for success.

Blessings abound in the new life brought into my life via my wife's womb - soon to be delivered in the late summer. Joy has known no greater than that of a new child, though 6 months ago there was not happiness in the joy, only hope and love.

Instability has fallen to stability - at least for now, and life lurches ahead with blinding speed.

Faithfulness pursued seemingly alone easily defeats, but recognition of a greater body brings courage.

My wife's beauty increases daily as does my love for her.

On living in the near south, racism seems to protrude like a sore thumb, only behind closed doors. How often those carrying the image of God are defamed by those claiming the image of God in the name of education and different forms of elitism.

Knowledge is humbling as there seems to always be a next step, yet the next step can illuminate the previous step even more.

Life stories continue to collect, and I continue to be grateful that I have been brought to a new land to learn the stories of our place and the people that bring life to it.