2007 Year in Review

2007 was a pretty good year for the Forrest family. Here are some highlights off the top of my head (I may revise this later or add photos...):

* The most significant event of the year was, obviously, Eli's birth on August 30th. We announced the pregnancy as 2007 began, and the pregnancy proved to be more difficult for Keri as the year got underway. Most people (esp Keri) were shocked to learn that #2 was another boy, but we were and remain delighted by that news. We were blessed with a healthy baby boy (even though the cord was wrapped around his neck) and Keri was blessed with a quick delivery. I'll post a picture soon - its hard to believe he's 4 months old now.

* Asa began walking this year, among other new adventures for a very energetic, curious, gregarious little guy who has clearly moved out of baby and into toddler (big boy) phase. He's a sensitive and affectionate little guy, and we are often amazed at his sharp, quick mind. He keeps us on our toes and keeps us laughing.

* We moved into our house in February (though we actually closed in the last business day of 2006). Our care group served us mightily as we painted and made a lot of other changes/enhancements to the house.

* There wasn't as much time on the road as there used to be, the happy fruit of living closer to home. There was a trip to Gulf Shores (AL) in the spring to visit my family, a long weekend at the beach (near Charleston) with Keri's family in the summer, and a long weekend with her family in Gatlinburg in the fall. In between there were occasional visits to Atlanta.

* I had the opportunity to preach on two occasions at our church, which were really the first time I preached for more than thirty people or so. I enjoyed the challenge and learned a lot too. I also began leading a care group this fall, an experience that is challenging and rewarding. We are very grateful to be a part of Sovereign Grace Church.
* Some of you may be surprised to learn that I actually graduated again (in absentia, fortunately), for what I expect to be the final time. I cashed in my chips, so to speak, applying my PhD work to a lesser degree called a ThM, finally bringing closure to my long academic career.

That's all for now... I can't keep reflecting on the year that was because I have to go pick up the first dinner of 2008, as I await the Sugar Bowl. I may write more later...