One would think that by the amount of posts that I have made in the last 9 months that my life has either been boring or busy – very busy. Well, as you can guess, it is the latter. So much has happened in this time that it would be unfair to my readers (all two of you – if you are still there) to try to sum up everything that has taken place. However, by no means have the events in my life been insignificant. On the contrary, some of the greatest moments of my life have occurred in these 9 months changing my life forever. So, in an attempt to be thorough, yet concise, I sum up.
On June 29, 2008, I turned 30.
On October 4, 2008, I gained my very first sister-in-law. My brother was married.
On October 18, 2008, I entered the covenant of marriage with my wonderful wife Karlyn Tipmore Blaha. The ceremony was beautiful and wonderful. It took place in Fremont, MI, among the gorgeous autumn colors. We spent our honeymoon in a cabin in Colorado. We flew into Albuquerque, NM, drove to Pagosa Springs (where we spent the week), and finally drove to Denver where we flew home. It was amazing!
In November, Karlyn and I spent our first Thanksgiving holiday in Madison, WI, with Karlyn’s best friend. What a wonderful vacation.
In December, Karlyn and I spent our first Christmas together in our own apartment. Karlyn gave me a watch and a few other cool gifts.
In January, Karlyn and I went to Maryland where we ministered at a teen retreat. The theme was “Shaped by the cross.”
Then, there was our first Valentine’s Day married. We celebrated Karlyn’s birthday in March – she turned 24. And, of course, there have been so many other small blessings that have shaped the last 9 months of my life. Although I have not been able to blog these memories here, they have been logged into my mind and life and will continue to shape my life.
My desire is to begin to blog regularly once again. This has been a good discipline for me in the past, and I am always encouraged to go back and read what God has done in my life over the years. I have been encouraged by the response that I have received from you as you have commented. Please continue. I hope to encourage you and provoke you to find grace and truth in life. The most complete message of grace and truth comes through Jesus; but, as a follower of Jesus, I want to reflect His message through my life communicated in this blog. Just as the last 9 months have taught me much about God and His will, I pray that the next 9 months and following will teach me so much more.
This is “grace at work.”
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