last decade

2000-2009 was a great decade. A few highlights:

-Jordan and Rachel were born. By far, the greatest thing that has ever happened to me was becoming a dad. The best day I ever had before I had kids pales in comparison to any day that I have now with them.

-I've pastored in 4 churches - St. Andy's Newton, Chinese Pres, St. Andy's Duncan, Saanichton Bible Fellowship. Every one has taught me a ton and I've met some of the most Godly, awesome people. But being a lead pastor at SBF is a dream come true.

-I've had a whole year plus of Sabbatical. June 2008-Aug 2009 was time being a house dad. Again, wouldn't trade it for anything.

-My brother got married to a great girl and I have a niece. I love being an uncle almost as much as being a dad.

-Graduated from Regent College with an MDiv and spent 8 months at VST. One was fantastic and the other was quite simply the worst 8 months of my spiritual life. I'm not telling which was which.

-We bought our first house. 6015 Rockridge Road. The first time I saw the house was the day we took possession of it. Well done Kathleen. 732 Mann Ave was our dream home though. Helps to have a plasma TV and hot tub.

-We got out of debt. Well kinda.

-Started playing hockey. Stopped playing volleyball. Started playing Ultimate. Stopped playing Ultimate. Started Island Recreation 101.

-Finally put on enough weight to not be cold when I swim.

-Got to watch Kathleen find her way through professional success.

-Grew up a lot.

Overall, a great decade. Let's hope 2010-2019 is just as good.