So.. adieu 2007

2007. What a year, and maybe the best year of our marriage.

Therapy

We are both in therapy (my wife now for 15 months), me for 4-5 months. And it's life changing whilst very draining and difficult. As Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free" along with later in the New Testament "be renewed by the washing of your mind" - that's what we are doing.

I'm very conscious that not everyone understands therapy. In fact only those who have gone through it could possibly understand it. If you are wondering about, please read Scott Peck's excellent book "A Road Less Travelled".

Girls

They both moved school (now 10 mins walk max) and have made some great friends. Life is slowing down a little. My youngest has just stopped ballet/tap/modern/freestyle at the dancing school 7 miles away, and is joining one 3 miles away that she can get to on the bus. So that means I don't have to leave work at 4.15pm to race home, pick her up, race to the dance school, plus Saturdays!

In fact we get our weekends back, so we will be able to go out as a family (something we've not been able to do so for some time). I'm planning on starting climbing with my oldest (14) - who did do it for a while and enjoyed it. So that will be some father daughter time.

House

The house project started in September, and has another 2 months to go. An extension along the back, new bedroom over the garage and new garden room - along with new windows, roof and a couple of walls moving will ensure a wow factor.

Company

The new Sales Director (started July) is working out well. We're are just about breaking even month to month at the mo, but expecting to be around £100k loss for the year by end of March. If we can improve on that I will be very happy. I'm expecting a great 2008/9.

Me

I've picked up photography - and I'm looking forward to getting out there to take some decent photos.

I asked for some art stuff for Christmas - pad and pencils to start with. I want to try some water painting. But first I need to see if I can draw! Early signs are quite promising.

I'm still watching my local football team (season ticket holder) - which is great as we are currently seeing premiership teams every week, the downside is we are losing more than we are winning!

Friendships - I've made good friends with a chap in our village -which is working out well.

Church

We've stopped going to our last church as there was very little for youth - and we (or my girls) needed it. So we are still looking around. Watch this space.


The next posting should be objectives/aims for next year!

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!