When darkness surrounds you
Engulfs you
Strangling.
When the light seems so far away
And the path to it too long,
Know that you are not alone.
Whether we're by your side holding your hand
Or far away,
Our love and support are always with you
Helping you one step at a time
Until the light shines bright
And the darkness is no more.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A new year
So 2010, what's in store for us this year?
Whatever the year holds for us it's going to have to be pretty huge to top last year.
2009 for me and the family was a year of change, of growth, surprises, strength, of learning and acceptance. Quitting my job, travelling overseas with the family for 6 weeks, taking up coaching, starting a new uni degree, being more involved with the kids, the building of friendships both new and old (and the diminishing of others) have all combined to make 2009 one of the more memorable for me in a while.
It was also a year where acceptance, love and support were paramount to understanding and embracing people for who they truly are.
A year I thought would be hard to top...
But already 2010 is shaping up to be an even bigger year.
In a week my son heads off to high school for the first time. I know it's not the most earth shattering news and happens every year, but it doesn't seem like it has been 12 years since he was born. For him it's a chance to find his way again, to make new friends and become that little bit more independent (though not too independent just yet thank you very much). For me it's a chance to step back just a little, to allow him to grow, yet be there when guidance is needed.
I'm back at 'uni' soon. That in itself will be a challenge - chemistry/biochemistry, human biology...subjects I haven't even had an inkling to think about in way too many years (ok so about 24!) Interesting times ahead in the next four months.
Am also back helping to run the hockey club, back coaching, back at the gym, maybe back playing.
But as well as the usual suspects it's also shaping up to be an even bigger year for the family, which is why I think 2010 will top 2009.
Some monumental changes are hovering in the background for us just waiting to 'escape'. Our comfort zone may soon be well and truly be shaken up, thrown in the spin cycle and spat out. It may be challenging, but it's one I'm relishing. I mean, life isn't meant to be boring and mundane - is it?
Bring on 2010!
Whatever the year holds for us it's going to have to be pretty huge to top last year.
2009 for me and the family was a year of change, of growth, surprises, strength, of learning and acceptance. Quitting my job, travelling overseas with the family for 6 weeks, taking up coaching, starting a new uni degree, being more involved with the kids, the building of friendships both new and old (and the diminishing of others) have all combined to make 2009 one of the more memorable for me in a while.
It was also a year where acceptance, love and support were paramount to understanding and embracing people for who they truly are.
A year I thought would be hard to top...
But already 2010 is shaping up to be an even bigger year.
In a week my son heads off to high school for the first time. I know it's not the most earth shattering news and happens every year, but it doesn't seem like it has been 12 years since he was born. For him it's a chance to find his way again, to make new friends and become that little bit more independent (though not too independent just yet thank you very much). For me it's a chance to step back just a little, to allow him to grow, yet be there when guidance is needed.
I'm back at 'uni' soon. That in itself will be a challenge - chemistry/biochemistry, human biology...subjects I haven't even had an inkling to think about in way too many years (ok so about 24!) Interesting times ahead in the next four months.
Am also back helping to run the hockey club, back coaching, back at the gym, maybe back playing.
But as well as the usual suspects it's also shaping up to be an even bigger year for the family, which is why I think 2010 will top 2009.
Some monumental changes are hovering in the background for us just waiting to 'escape'. Our comfort zone may soon be well and truly be shaken up, thrown in the spin cycle and spat out. It may be challenging, but it's one I'm relishing. I mean, life isn't meant to be boring and mundane - is it?
Bring on 2010!
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