Happy Birthday!

Greetings,

I began this blog one year ago.  On October 13 I sat down and created this site.  My goal was to provide an opportunity for me to share my thoughts.  Since then I have taken you on a journey of my soul.  In this venue I have shared my hopes and dreams, my pain and suffering, and, most importantly, my heart.  I wanted to take a moment and thank you for being a part of my life during this last year.  Your presence has inspired me.  Your comments have comforted me.  It is such a blessing to know that there are people out there that takes time to join me on my journey home.

This past year has been a whirlwind of excitement for me. Our daughter graduated and went off to college.  My ministry at our church has expanded, I have had the blessing of one more year with my wife, and I have had the privilege of sharing my life with you.

For those of you who are familiar with my life know that I struggle with pain and odd symptoms associated with my brain surgeries.  This past year I have seen symptoms of dizziness, tremaors, seizures, and memory loss.  Through all of that God has still blessed me.  I give thanks to God for every day He lets me live and work in His kingdom.  So, with all that said I want to take time and wish this blog a happy birthday.  On October 13, 2009 I set out to share my life and gather friend along my journey home.  It has been a blast and I hope this next year will be even better.

So, as we continue to share this journey I pray that this site might bring you joy, peace, and laughter.  So, let us, once again, walk this road together as we share our lives!

Blessings,

Derek