Happy 2006!

And so it goes. 2005 was eventful. I won't deny that I approach 2006 with a certain trepidation. The global situation just seems to get worse and worse with each year. This year, I'm wondering what other natural disasters will take place, which wars will break out, what epidemic will surface, how much worse Mum's condition will be.

But my job is not to worry about these things is it? I'm simply struggling to live out the rest of my life the best I can. I realise that I'm speaking like someone with a terminal disease. But in a sense, I do have a terminal disease, as do all of us. It's called life. It will eventually end someday. But when it does, I hope to have left something of worth behind. A legacy for those who will come after.

And so at the start of a new year, it is with sobering thought that I look upon the rest of the journey ahead. There will be much celebration, revelry and excitement. There will be sorrow and gladness, fear and boldness, strength and moments of weakness. But I will live and I will laugh and I will love.

And life will be at its most awesome. Because no matter what happens, there will be God and family and friends. And awfully chocolate ice cream ;)