A chapter ends, but the book is yet to be written

This is the story of how I came to understand my faith, began to understand what it meant to have God in my life and how I began to let go of a great deal of anger surrounding my Dad's death.

If you haven't read it, go ahead and do so now (click the word 'This' and it will take you there). It's not the most elequantly written piece, but it's honest and heart felt.

I really thought that was it, I really felt like I'd done my bit; it was over now, I'd taken the great leap into the realm of 'faith', God would leave me alone now, right?

I mean, as long as a talk to Him occasionally, and do nice things to other people, He wouldn't have a need to talk to me, right?

Well, I think most people know now; Ashley and I are moving back to the UK. Some of you might not know (and actually, probably don't care, but it's happening in June). Not the most interesting of months, it's my birthday, it's Ashley's birthday...but it was only a few weeks ago, where June's significance was brought front and centre again.

You see, if you've read the above, you'll know. June is when 'it' all happened. June 2001, my Dad passes away; June 2006 (to the day), I make the apparent leap into unknown terretories. And 2008 is no different.

We've been planning to buy Ashley's ticket for a while now, but we've been waiting for my company to confirm certain things. We keep an eye on the aa.com website for availability, but we're buying with air miles, so we're not too worried about the price.

However, we check a few weeks ago, and there's only two days available in which we can use our miles. June 5th, or June 11th. As we'd originally planned to go June 25th, I say "well, June 11th is closer, so let's book it".

June 11th...June 11th, why is June 11th significant in my mind. Well, some 2 years...TO THE DAY...since the apparent moment of acceptance. Some 7 years to the day since my Dad dying.

I have few things of which I'm certain in life, but there's a couple of things which I no doubt.

There was a reason why I was brought to America, there was a reason why I was brought to Texas. God wanted me here so I would listen, and He blessed with a union that has filled my life beyond words.

I return to England with a renewed passion for God, and a eternal love for Ashley; for she is who God chose for me.