As we begin another year, it is normal to look back to the year that has passed and look forward to the year before us. 2009 was an eventful year. Our son Kees graduated from West Point and became a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, our twin granddaughters continued to grow and celebrated their 1st birthdays, and, of course, I decided to run for the 91st district seat and all that entails. It was a year of challenges and wonderful memories. Everyone’s health is good and that is not something I take for granted any longer. Age does make you more appreciative of what God has given you in terms of health, family, faith and friends.
What does the crystal ball say about 2010? God controls that crystal ball and I am determined to be content in whatever He has in store for our family and me. I pray that the granddaughters continue to grow spiritually and physically, that my son assumes his needed place among those serving in the Marine Corps and that Kay and I run a spirited and honest campaign. 2010 promises to be a very busy year…. but it will be approached on a day by day basis and hopefully managed in small, daily bites. I pray everyone has a good year that brings what you need in your life to continue to grow into the person God has intended.