What is up.

2010 didn't end up all that bad. I could think of a lot worse things that could have happened. Of course, my mind thinks up some real crazy stuff sometimes.
I completed my first 1/2 Marathon. It was a good day, good time, good run. I kept up with my little (younger) brother, he is -10 years from me, and has more time to devote to fitness so I'm pretty glad about that. It was also a good time to bond a bit.
I had my first trip to NYC. I was convinced that this WV born man would not stand for city life. I was so wrong. I absolutely loved every minute. I could see myself living there easily. I took my wife to celebrate her birthday. We stayed at her openly gay uncle's apartment in Manhattan, one block from Central Park. We enjoyed a Broadway show, dinner with her Uncle and his partner at a fancy resturant and saw all the sights. It was so much fun. We can't wait to go back.
I also had the opportunity to have a friend visit me for lunch one day. I never imagined that I would be meeting him. . It was one of the best days in memory. Words fail to communicate how I felt. To talk to someone in person who has an inkling of what I am feeling was a singular experience that I can only dream will be repeated. After he left, Luke 24:32 came to mind. Thank you for your time, Mark.
Today I do not have such feelings. My wife goes in for a life changing surgery this week. I am scared. I am scared not only about how the surgery will go, but what life will be like afterward. Will she be happier? Will I be happier? How different will our life, marriage and family be? I had the opportunity to give her a blessing with the help of our bishop yesterday. I was prompted to express my love and for her and for her not to worry. I don't know why I still don't feel at ease. I have faith in God overall, I just hope I can still do my part. Thoughts and prayers this week are much appreciated.