While I like the Facebook “Year in Review” feature, I’d still like to make my own list of memories—both high and low—from a year that will hold a very prominent place in my memory.
So here are 25 Things I’ll Remember About 2013…
- I got baptized.
- Had the privilege to help baptize my eldest son.
- Leaned on God more than I ever have in my entire life.
- Had prayers answered and watched God provide for us over and over and over.
- Grew closer to my wife spiritually and love her more than I thought I could.
- Solidified ties to our small group and my men’s group.
- Lived in Paris for six weeks.
- Vacationed with my family in Puerto Rico.
- Visited the UK, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
- Spent a weekend in Naples lurking around museums.
- Spent time in the woods with my son Tom.
- Had a genuine “God moment” with my son Alex in New Orleans.
- Saw the Red Sox at Fenway Park with my son Drew.
- Watched my daughter Cassie begin the process to become a teacher.
- Saw my great-uncle for the last time.
- Said goodbye to my father-in-law.
- Got to reunite with some old friends from high school.
- Published my second novel.
- Began a collaboration with a good friend…
- Made some new friends.
- Read lots of good books.
- Got hooked on “Mad Men”, “Game of Thrones”, and “Homeland”.
- Laughed a lot.
- Cried more than I care to.
- And through it all, kept my eyes focused on Christ.
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