...I was reminded that not everyone gets a happy Christmas
Back in work today. The ward is full so there's a bunch of people spending new year's eve in a way most of them could not have even imagined a few weeks ago. Some of them are aware that this may well be the last new year's eve they see. Tonight I thank God for my health and that I get to sleep in my own bed tonight.
New Year's Eve harnesses so many possibilities- reflecting upon what has been and what might be, wiping the slate clean, planning change. It can cause us to make promises we will not keep or be the catalyst to drawing a line under a painful year and moving on.
For me this new year's eve is just about quality time with my family. This year has had it's ups and downs- my husband's ill health and being accepted as an ordinand. It has brought new challenges and I've learnt an awful lot about myself.
I don't know what the year ahead will hold- a lot of hard work I'm sure- but I won't put too much pressure on myself as I continue to try and balance family, work and ministry.
