Well, another semester, another year, is wrapping up, which means time to look back and to look forward (and to start blogging again).
I’m usually pretty tired at the end of a semester, which means I’m also a little more grumpy/cynical than normal. This is the natural outcome of another year watching people make the same mistakes over and over again (even though your advice and guidance is so golden). Of another meeting where someone is on their phone the whole time. Of another person late for the millionth time. Another cancel. Another flake.
That’s life. That’s ministry. And at the end of a semester it sure feels like it has added up into a huge mound of “why-can’t-people-get-their-stuff-together.”
But despite that I can’t remember a year ending and feeling this good about life.
Fundraising has gone well, with the usual unbelievable stories that go along with it.
I am so proud of our students. This year has been packed with great stories, life change, and a very clear front-row-seat to God moving.
I love our little community in Roslindale. Having multiple friends right down the street has been life-giving.
Our family is amazing. Amy is an incredible mother, and Marina is a joy to be around (those things are very strongly correlated).
And I have a lot of hope that there are some very cool things coming up just around the bend. The future is bright. Praise the Lord.
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