Goodbye 2008
It’s been a rough year in our house. Literally the entire year. There were moments of awesomeness, but for the most part 2008 will go down in the books as one of our least favorite. It’s not a bad thing, just a growing time of sorts… I think.
We started off 2008 not knowing which direction I wanted to go as far as work was concerned. I didn’t know if I was going to continue road managing, find some other ‘industry’ job or get a job at Wal-Mart and start over. Then this whole blogging thing showed up and really started to take off. Now, here’s the thing. When I say ‘take off’, please understand that it doesn’t mean financially ‘take off’. We’ve struggled. The first part of the year Kristin even got a job at Target to supplement while I was making a go at a job that previously didn’t exist in any industry. Now looking back there are several artists that are blogging and it looks as though something amazing has started, even if they aren’t blogging with SkörInc (yet).
And don’t get me wrong. We have been unbelievably blessed, and I know there are plenty of people far more less fortunate than us in the world. All I am saying is this was easily the hardest year emotionally, financially, and mentally we have ever had as a married couple. And we have three young kids that have been on this journey with us. Just a few weeks ago Kristin and I were talking about how we won’t be sad to say goodbye to 2008 and are excited to see what 2009 has in store.
Tonight we plan on keeping things mellow. The boys have some games they want to play, we’ll have some dinner, then watch the ball drop. Not massive plans but mostly staying up for the tradition of it. I’m trying to look at tomorrow as the start of a year that will change our lives. 2008 kicked our butts and I’m excited to see the result of that in 2009. Work is starting out slammed and we have some really cool things coming up in the next few months.
Thanks so much for all the support you have all dumped on me and this community. It wouldn’t be what it is without you all, and SkörInc wouldn’t have done what it did without you either. Here’s to a great 2009. Glad you are all along for the ride.
Wow, 1st commenter! Unlike you, I love to comment. (if you couldn’t tell). 2008 has not been a favorite for me either, but coming back into a more spiritual walk with God has been such a blessing. Buying a ticket to see MM was a stretch, but not going was NOT an option. Wow, was I ever glad I was there. Just wish I had known to sneak to the back to find you! Ha! I had never been in a chat room before. The 1st weekend with MM left a hole in my life! But, I made friends-something my husband & daughter were leary of. People used to have pen pals. What’s the difference? I don’t love blogging, but it is cathartic. I have a facebook page. My daughter thinks I’m too old for facebook. I have met some fantastic women in the past 2 months. You brought people together. Don’t know if that was your goal, but it must blow your mind sometimes. What you have started, you must maintain. You have a bunch of people who are hungry for fellowship & friendship. Thanks.
Yeah, Rough year for sure.
I can total relate to how you and your wife are feeling. With 20 years of marriage, having relocated 2 times to 2 different states, hubby starting up his business a few times and adopting 3 kids! Life is full of peeks and valleys, and some years are harder than others.
I’m excited to watch Skorinc grow! Living in HI we don’t get the opportunity to see many concerts. It was AWESOME to stumble upon the MM shows. I love the interaction with the bands. Great work! I’ve been spreading the word.
Brody..Praise the Lord…
“Every good thing bestowed every perfect gift comes down from the Father of Lights, with Whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”…James 1:17 Keep that hope…Ps 22:5 “To Thee they cried out, and were delivered; In Thee they trusted and were not disappointed..”
What kind of a mother would I be if I didn’t start your year out with the Word…???
We are also very excited to see what the Lord has planned for your immediate family and all of our family….and for SkorInc.
Have a peaceful night. We are too. Nachos at Erin and Harold’s with some Mexican Train.
Love you all. Mom
Sorry 2008 wasn’t a good year, but it’s over now!
So here’s to a new year and a fresh start! Your work is definitely appreciated! Had a blast on MMTV!!! Hope to see it back for the Rock and Worship Road Show (since it’s lookin’ like I won’t be able to make it out *sniff*). Definitely looking forward to seeing what you and SkorInc have in store for us this year!
God bless you and thanks for all you do!
Kelly
Ditto Brody and love you Barb!:-) God is SO good come what may. I actually spent majority of the day fellowshiping, then at church, and concluding with communion at midnight to be exact but just getting home a few minutes ago after much fellowship. Last year was not easy at all, but I thank God for continuing to carry us through life. Here is one of many quotes He gave me:
“My precious child,
I never left you
during your time of trial.
Where you see only
one set of footprints,
it was then that
I carried you”
Although we do not know what 2009 will unfold to us, I praise God for holding the future and being in control of it all! Thanks to God on you and your family’s behalf for being a tremendous blessing, Brody. Seriously!
I pray these as we embrace the New Year in Christ:
==Psalm 37:4==
Delight yourself also in the LORD,
And He shall give you the desires
of your heart.
==Romans 8==
[18] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
[28] And we KNOW that ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
==Philippians 4==
[13] Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
[14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
[19] And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Being that no one is promised the next breath, I surmise by praying to please God with every breath and to be able to live the scripture below when called into His presence:
==2 Timothy 4==
[7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
[8] Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Happy New Year, which I pray will be experienced drawn ever closer to the LORD and making Him known!
Gob bless you all and love in Christ Jesus~
One of the highlights of the year was that I again learned how important people are. I can’t say that last year was a “bad” year or a “good” year, it just “was” for me. I was a walking zombie. That’s what happens when you stop living fron the heart. I’ve recently started to live from the heart again, and put myself out there. It’s painful, but I know it’s how God wants me to live. He’s right there to take the sting away.
I hope this next year you see the fruit of all the sowing you’ve done over the last year. The fact that you see all the struggling as a growing experience is HUGE! You and Kristin are such positive people, yet you don’t pretend all is well, all the time. Being real and grounded in Christ is what ministers to me the most. And that ‘s what keeps me coming back here again and again.
Highlight of 2008:
Finding such a great blog to follow!
I kid you not. So for as hard as the year was for you, and as you’ve already recognized that good things have come of it .. there’s another piece to hold in your pocket.