No actually, 2014 has been great so far. My father and mother received a clean bill of health, I had an excellent annual review at my job, my annual bonus was higher than expected, my wife got a wonderful new job with great benefits (that surpass my companies....which were already good) and a 50% increase in annual pay. The last of my sisters announced her engagement this year to a truly great man. We're seeing the local economy firm up in our area which is creating job opportunities and job security. My health continues to improve. My daughter continues to grow and develop into a beautiful, sweet little girl. We're paying our bills, saving money, tithing money in a greater fashion and still have left over for other giving and some entertainment also. My faith is stronger than ever and I see the faith of those in my little family beginning to grow also. All of my sisters are married or soon to be married to good, stable men. My parents who endured a very difficult financial journey over the last few years are beginning to stablize. My mom-in-laws work situaiton has improved drastically. So far the year has been nothing but answered prayer and blessings (I could talk at length about this too...somethings we prayed about consistently for multiple years were answered exactly and then some). It's not that stress is gone or that difficulties are gone, but how we perceive those situations has changed so dramatically and positively. I thank the Lord every single day for his many, many blessings.
