2008 The End
Where did that one go… Wow, it’s coming to an end as they always do. What a great year this has been. Started out a bit cold but always clear to take the bike out. Back in January I cycled by night. Thinking one night I was heading into the dark unknown considering if God could really be out there. I cycled around a corner in the pitch black a bit apprehensive of thing around the corner. Asking God to take care of me if he was around. Then it seemed as if the sky cleared from it’s cloudiness and the path in front of me lit up by a full moon. Someone switched on the light. It was ace, I cycled four miles along the canal without the spot light. This was were I came up into town and saw the Church and thought I’ll drop by on Sunday.
The first church day came and went with me thinking I don’t know what to do. It so happened a friend of Michelle's was part of this church and got one of the clergy to get in touch. It went from there… I gave my life to Jesus. Believe me; it’s not an easy thing to do. The path is great albeit a bit hard at times. Even so, I now have a Friend with me in life who’s always there when I need him.
So, I found faith in the Lord. That’s the biggy for the year. After this though, things went from good to better. Better than I could have imagined. Cycling was great, getting out spending time with new church friends and being part of a community. Coming up to the Summer all sorts of great things were going on. It started with the Isle of Wight festival weekend with my pal Terry. That was so good, God willing we’ll be doing it again in 2009. Coming from the Island after the fest with Terry and Kay was good, I was so nervous heading home for my baptism. This went really well with Michelle, Dominik and Joshua there to see it with Kay, Terry and Danny.
July, Michelle helped me do one of the most important events of the year. The South Downs Randonee. This was so important for me to do after not being able to take part because of heart problems in 2007. I’m not sure Michelle really understood how much I appreciated her help, there was no I could have done it without her.
August bought the V festival in Staffordshire, there representing Virgin as a Festival Angel, that was cool.. A real once in a lifetime experience getting muddy, wet, fat on crap food and seeing some terrific bands.
September bought the Isle of Wight Killers challenge. Another weekend on the Isle of Wight with my mate Terry. This year it was a bit different, we did the seven hills and the course was backward. You get to see some really awesome sites tearing up the hills on the Island. Thanks to my sister for being the host.. again!
During October we had a break at Butlins in Minehead. This was a great weekend being together having fun. We saw the Sugababes who as always were ace! Bring on the Girls. This weekend was so good we’re going to have to make it a tradition.
Throughout the year house work, DIY, gardening and all that other usual mundane stuff has been pushed to the back burner and I’ve got on with just getting on. It has been amazing. It’s all happened because my long putting up with, persevering wife has let it and made it happen. And to her I am truly gratful and honoured she is my missus. I know my good times have sometimes put you on the side lines. I do love you and dedicate this Blog, the most important of the year to you.
The first church day came and went with me thinking I don’t know what to do. It so happened a friend of Michelle's was part of this church and got one of the clergy to get in touch. It went from there… I gave my life to Jesus. Believe me; it’s not an easy thing to do. The path is great albeit a bit hard at times. Even so, I now have a Friend with me in life who’s always there when I need him.
So, I found faith in the Lord. That’s the biggy for the year. After this though, things went from good to better. Better than I could have imagined. Cycling was great, getting out spending time with new church friends and being part of a community. Coming up to the Summer all sorts of great things were going on. It started with the Isle of Wight festival weekend with my pal Terry. That was so good, God willing we’ll be doing it again in 2009. Coming from the Island after the fest with Terry and Kay was good, I was so nervous heading home for my baptism. This went really well with Michelle, Dominik and Joshua there to see it with Kay, Terry and Danny.
July, Michelle helped me do one of the most important events of the year. The South Downs Randonee. This was so important for me to do after not being able to take part because of heart problems in 2007. I’m not sure Michelle really understood how much I appreciated her help, there was no I could have done it without her.
August bought the V festival in Staffordshire, there representing Virgin as a Festival Angel, that was cool.. A real once in a lifetime experience getting muddy, wet, fat on crap food and seeing some terrific bands.
September bought the Isle of Wight Killers challenge. Another weekend on the Isle of Wight with my mate Terry. This year it was a bit different, we did the seven hills and the course was backward. You get to see some really awesome sites tearing up the hills on the Island. Thanks to my sister for being the host.. again!
During October we had a break at Butlins in Minehead. This was a great weekend being together having fun. We saw the Sugababes who as always were ace! Bring on the Girls. This weekend was so good we’re going to have to make it a tradition.
Throughout the year house work, DIY, gardening and all that other usual mundane stuff has been pushed to the back burner and I’ve got on with just getting on. It has been amazing. It’s all happened because my long putting up with, persevering wife has let it and made it happen. And to her I am truly gratful and honoured she is my missus. I know my good times have sometimes put you on the side lines. I do love you and dedicate this Blog, the most important of the year to you.
This year has been great, I've not noticed the bad weather everyone keeps talking about. The weather's been in my favour and life just keeps getting better. I'm learning to be tolerant and peaceful. Theres still a long way go though.
2008 was Great, 2009 will be sublime... (sublimeeeeeeee - is good enough for you)
Happy new year... God Bless. Out!
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