I feel the weight of responsibility growing, and I feel up to the challenge.  I look back at years before as to what I thought was 'a lot' of responsibility, but it doesn't come close to the amount that I see in my near future - over these next months and next years.

More than almost anything else, I want to carry the burdens of my young family, most importantly Jennie's, in the most respectful, humble way possible.

I am so grateful for what I've been given - my marriage, my house, my job, my community, and my time.  There is no other option but to steward them well... and I cannot possibly do that without relying on the Lord to grant me that strength.