by AG
Looking back, there is much that can be reflected upon, learned from, and said about the year of 2008. It was the year of my first mission trip overseas, the year of the fire, the year we bought our first house, and the year we conceived. It was a roller-coaster, but we made it, and God provided time-and-time again.
But I am ready for 2009 to begin. Besides 2007, there are few new years that come around with so much promise and hope in them. It's not been every year that there are larger life events that are carried over year to year that one can look forward too at the ring of the new year. This year however is definitely different; with a child on the way we have an exciting year ahead of us.
Most people would say that becoming a dad is a large enough task, and that it is more than sufficient as a focus for 2009. I agree. Beginning my journey into fatherhood is no doubt the biggest new task on my plate this year (there are some other tasks - disciple of Jesus and husband to Chelsey, that are more important and continue to need refinement). But I need and have some other goals as well. Goals challenge me. They keep me focused, and they help be measure my own progress.
So here is my short-list of goals for 2009 (in no particular order):
- Redesign AndyGarrett.net, FOTF, and one for house church.
- Run a half-marathon
- Participate in an outing with the MV Orienteering Club
- Study the Gospels thoroughly
- Focus on the disciplines of prayer and journaling
- Finish the year with less in the red then when I started (mortgage not included)
- Exercise the creative-half of my brain more by setting aside time for graphics design and tutorials.
- Work on being more involved into community and discipleship contexts, both as a couple, and as man.
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