2000 - 2009 contained an untold number of ups and downs for me. The start of the decade was the start of my post-college life. Since then, my life has take quite a few twists and turns to eventually lead me to my current state. I would be remiss to not take a moment to think about some of the more impactful events or milestones during that time. So here goes (in no particular order):
- Got my first job at a law firm...left after a year and a half
- Became an EMT and worked on an ambulance for approximately one year
- Was best man in my brother's wedding and three of my best friends' weddings
- Was a groomsman in two of my dearest friends' and cousin's wedding
- Saw many many many more of my friends get married
- DJ'd many of those weddings
- Saw many of my friends have children
- Got my second law firm job...left after three years
- Took the LSAT twice...and didn't really score that well
- My niece, nephew and godson were born...all of who hold a very dear place in my heart
- Joined a fantastic church
- Started a blog
- My uncle and grandfather died
- Bought a house
- Did a "Do"-athlon
- Saw the Lakers win four Championships
- Made a number of friends (some through work and some outside of work) who have blessed and enriched my life overwhelmingly more so than I could have ever imagined
- Saw airplanes flown into buildings and witnessed a country both unite and spew hatred all in the name of patriotism
- Saw two wars begin that have yet to end
- Read a bunch of books about those wars
- Saw the first black president elected...and cried tears of joy
- Started the best job I have ever had and worked harder than I have ever worked
- Joined Facebook and re-connected with friends I thought I would never hear from again
- My mom and dad retired and proceeded to be busier than they were when they had jobs
- Saw a bunch of movies
- Bought and listened to a bunch of music
- Went to a bunch of concerts
- Went to a bunch of sporting events
- Played a bunch of hockey
- Gained a bunch of weight
- Lost a bunch of weight
- Poured a bunch (A BUNCH) of money into two different cars
- Watched a bunch of "heroes" fall
- Watched a bunch of true heroes rise
- Made a bunch of mistakes and some occasional good choices
- Tried to ask myself as often as I could, "What would Jesus do?"
- Tried to do what Jesus would have done as often as I could...failed and succeeded
There were times during the past ten years that I felt like my life was a waste. There were times when I was very depressed. There were times when I was very happy. When I look back today on these past ten years, I am happy that I went through what I did and survived. I know that God had his hand on me all the way through and I am deeply grateful for his love, compassion and grace. I am so grateful for my friends and family who have showed me so much love and given me so much support. I look back at the last ten years and all I can say is that I am blessed.
I hope that my friends and family can do the same. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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