We’re nearing the end of yet another year. I’ll be doing a post in a few days about my goals for 2016, but today I wanted to focus on the things in 2015 which I’m thankful for. This idea was inspired by our Thankfulness Celebration service at Door of Hope Christian Church.
Rehearsing for our Thankfulness Celebration Service
Published Author
The big item, of course, is that I became a published author in 2015. My story Lynessa’s Curse was included in Medieval Mars: The Anthology. Just before Christmas, this was followed by a story in the Glimpses of Light anthology.
My Work
Shortly after returning from Christmas holiday last year, I was informed that I was being made redundant. Ironically, this turned out to be something of a blessing. My redundancy payment allowed me to pay for professional editing on my space opera novella, making publication a possibility. I’m still hard at work on revisions at the moment.
Losing your job is scary, especially since there’s not a lot of positions for software developers in Launceston, but not only did I get a consulting client, I was also called back to my old workplace within weeks of leaving. I’m still there and will be until at least mid-2016.
My Wife’s Work
My wife started a full-time contract as a nurse. While technically only a three-month contract it looks very likely that it will continue. This allows me some flexibility to take one day per week off for my writing, which I intend to do more often in the coming year.
My Children’s Progress
School can be a challenge for my kids, but they both continue to give it their all. I am also greatly encouraged by the spiritual development I’ve seen happen in both of their lives this year. It gives me hope for the future – knowing the type of people my kids are growing into.
Back To The Future Day
And who could forget that 2015 was the year we celebrated the arrival of Marty and Doc in their time-travelling delorean from the year 1985. I didn’t get to see them personally but I still enjoyed celebrating their arrival. Great Scott!
So todat I say thank you to God for his provision and blessing. It hasn’t been a perfect year – there’s been plenty of difficult challenges, but he’s brought me through it stronger than before.
See you in my next post and I begin to look forward and set some goals for 2016.
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