As the new year has begun I have been hanging out at home. My oldest daughter, Rosie, was home with her boyfriend, Sean, for the last few days. Today they took off to be with his family and go skiing before returning to college.

Early in the morning, about 1:15 a.m., my youngest daughter, Emily, returned from her band trip to California. What a great time it was for her.

I am so fortunate to have two such terrific daughters. My wonderful wife, Diane, and I are so blessed to share life with them. And I am blessed to have my beautiful wife Diane with me throughout life.

I look forward to 2009 as we experience more change and live through it all together.

All of this as we grow in our faith in Christ and try to share Him with others in very unique ways.