In the whirlwind of activity, blogging is low on the priority list.  But as I whirl through, just meditating on the year past and God's tremendous love and graciousness toward our family, I cannot help but praise His mighty name.  He alone is worthy, and while my faith in many things may have dwindled in this past year, my faith in Him has only grown.  He has proven Himself time and again to be that sovereign Lord, the One in complete control of circumstance, the One who goes before, who surrounds me, who at times protects me from the storm and at times walks me through it.  As the mountain near our home is apparently called "Shadow Mountain", so has He hidden us in the shadow of His wings.  Much of the poetry posted here has grown out of the experiences of the year, and those items that were composed in earlier days have reminded me all the more of His continuing presence and ministry to His children.

May His love fill your new year, may His joy be yours, and may you find this year an exciting one in Him!