The End Of The Year

It is time for reflection and sighing at the thought that the old year has nearly finished and the new year is about to begin. It has been a mixed year but good overall. Jonathan successfully did his Junior Cert. Jessica went back to college. I passed my exams and went into my final year of training. Mum has recovered in a way that none of us thought possible when she was so ill in hospital during the Summer. Jessica went on a whistlestop tour of California with a brief foray into Mexico. Jonathan and I saw the delights of New Brunswick in Canada and Montreal in Quebec. I saw Florence and Pisa during a study trip with the college. Wow we did a lot of travelling.
The curacy rounds have kicked off and there are 18 parishes and 14 of us. It was a good year to be looking in the Republic but I don't think the list suited those in the North as well. having said that, it is a challenging process and it has invaded my brain more than I thought it would. I trust God to sort it all out but I'm sorry that it is impossible for all to be settled about initially. I am also sorry that the process seems to be so hard on the class cohesion. Perhaps that will assist in the natural dispersion of us all at the end of the course. I wonder though where I will sent the class Christmas cards next year.
So what do I wish for the new year/ Jonathan's safe return from skiing in the States for the next week. Happiness and peace for the family. For Mum to be able to continue living at home. I wish you all the best the season has to offer and that you feel that God goes with you into the future