Here we are again with the season of Christmas hovering over
us. There is so much to acknowledge and
write about during this time of year that it becomes difficult to select a
topic that might appeal to the reader. However, here is my attempt.
It has been a year of change for our family. I believe the
change is for the better. My working grant has been approved through the end of
next year at least. That was a relief.
The month of May brought unwanted events into our life, including the
loss of my sole surviving sister. I wrote of her in an earlier post. Also my
son has had to move to a new stage in his life due to his wife choosing to
leave him. I will not comment on the latter as much as I would like to, so I
will leave that subject here.
My wife and I had decided to get rid of our old car—the Cadillac
had seen its usefulness and was going to cost more to maintain than it was
worth. Thus we have reverted to purchasing a smaller, more economical vehicle,
a 2013 Ford Focus that is serving us well so far.
For Thanksgiving we took our travel trailer to Lake Hensley
for 4 day outing. Had a great time even though the fishing was bad no catching.
Micah enjoyed walking the area taking pictures with his Nikon. He got some good
shots that would make great pictures to enlarge and frame for the wall. Our
friends came up from Madera on Saturday and spent some time visiting with us.
We continue to serve at the church with more exposure of our
abilities and recognition. Serving holds many blessings and rewards that cannot
be expressed. We know God has opened doors that no man can shut and as we walk
through he is our source.
Our plans are for a seven-day vacation in Southern
California at the Disneyland Resort. Our great friends are loaning us their RV
again. We will be meeting with the wife’s niece and family and relaxing away
from our hum drum ways of the valley.
May you find the strength of our God in your
life too.
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