As 2009 closes, I look back and see a year of transition. In 2009:

• I went from being single to being married.
• I lived at home my parents and now make a home with my wife.
• I was comfortably employed and intentionally became a student.
• That is to say, I had a regular income and now do not.
• I lived in the US (West) and now live in Taiwan (East).
• I spoke/wrote in English and now barely get by with Chinese.
• I closed the secular chapter of my life, and begin a life in ministry.
• On a lighter note, I flew enough this year to qualify now as a AA Gold Elite member.

Transitional periods are often rough. With such an eventful year, of course there were moments of sorrow and nostalgia in between the excitement and newness. But now looking back, my heart is full of thanksgiving–my steps are ordered and I know whom I have believed. 2010 will be another year of transition as I move back to the US and become a TTP student, but I already know the Lord will provide. It may not be my time nor my way, but the Lord will provide, just like He did in 2009 and my entire life. I hope that my life and servitude can be in some way worthy of His calling.