'tis the season for sure...

almost one week removed from my most passionate and personal entry thus far, uncertainties still linger. the emotion has been replaced with resignation which, although still sad, is easier to deal with. getting out with the masses and christmas shopping a little bit this weekend helped. i didn't expect to enjoy that part of "the season" as much as i did. it was fun, and i will not have to get out on christmas eve this year, which is absolutely spectacular. i do still have to wrap. a necessary evil, sure, but i am pretty good at wrapping for a boy.

i think i could title this, my december, turning the page for many different reasons. my church business has been replaced with other busy-ness, but i feel like the busy-ness this year is much more genuine than in years past. how so? i don't know exactly. the feeling of accomplishment is much more prevalent this year than last. seems weird with all the "stuff" that we filled our time with every advent. the stuff. goodness with the stuff. some silly. some contrived. some real. you tell me which was which. i don't think i can put my finger on it.

i get to see my girls soon for the first time in forever. that will be good.

and the cats. yuck. (you know i am kidding, spud.)

i still miss so many people. maybe i'll see some of them sooner rather than later.

coming tomorrow (hopefully)...the year in my music.

turn, turn, turn.