Back in Hamilton

Micah and I are now back in Hamilton, trying to get ready for the next phase of our life. Our time in Vancouver was so very good. Regent College was a great experience for me, a good transition between jobs. I met lots of interesting people and learned a great deal. And I was able to spend a good amount of time with Micah as every weekend was a four-day weekend. Micah spent three days a week with Paula's parents, which allowed them to form a strong bond.

I came back to Hamilton about a week ago and set about almost immediately to working on our new house. I bought this huge 90-year-old house on Aberdeen together with my friends Justin and Rachel. My parents and I spent a week working on my part of the house... refinishing hardwood floors, painting, fixing, etc. It is starting to look great and it will be a fantastic home for Micah and I. We live on the second floor while our friends are on the main floor.

I am looking forward to spending Christmas with friends and family and beyond to January when I will begin to teach at Redeemer. There have been so many changes and it will take some time before I feel settled here. At times I feel quite displaced and wonder whose life it is that I am living. I long to feel "at home" somewhere again; it is hard without Paula. But we're getting there and I know that this place will be a good home.