This is my first blog since last January. It's as good a time to make an entry as any...
I am sitting at my computer taking stock of things as the unofficial end of summer is on us. The Red Sox are fighting to make it to the playoffs, the Patriots seem to look good, and the Brewers are, well, the Brewers. It's been a very interesting summer for me, highlighted by my trip to the Episcopal Church General Convention in Anaheim, CA as a legislative member of the House of Deputies representing the Diocese of Milwaukee. I had to make some very difficult votes, some of which were some of the toughest decisions I have made in my life, but I am comfortable with them, knowing that I am a Christian who has sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. I am thankful to God for His grace and love.
I also had the chance to head back to New England for the first time in years to visit the people and places I hold most dear to me. Seeing my in-laws, mom, sister, nieces, brothers, and friends, as well as visiting Boston and Cape Cod, were very cathartic for me. I miss my family a lot, but my wife and I want to try to make a trip out there every year.
Life is still a struggle, but by God's grace, we are doing all right. Next week, the roof on our condo will be replaced. We had to drain everything we had in order to play for it, but in the long run, it should help the resale value of the condo.
God's peace.
Steve
