Year Ending

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,..."
- Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, about the era of the French Revolution
January started off with a knee replacement and the operation and recovery was fantastic. Physical therapy didn't wallop me too much. My right leg is now pain free.

March 19 I was ready to go back to work but my job was scaled down and I had Tim living with me again and after thinking I was going to move I ended up staying at Hartford Terrace. Tim also got an apartment here until he moved to Big Rapids in August to attend Ferris State university. He now has two semesters left and is working as an intern for a company there in Big Rapids.

April I turned 50, my year of Jubilee and it was celebrated at one of my favorite restaurants Flamingos II on Laketon with family and friends. I Loved it!!! I also got my first tattoo. Samantha organized the party and she and Brian are now living in Avilla, In. Gwen is 5 and Ambree 4. She is homeschooling this year and now the youth director for Calvary Lutheran Church. Brian is head maintenance man at Impact 28:18 a camp in In.

June 30 my dad entered heaven and is now united with his Lord and other family members. It was rough to see him go but I knew that is what he wanted so it was also a blessing.

September I started the nursing program again and that occupied my fall. Mike and Kary were blest with a beautiful baby girl, Jaylee Lynn on December 10 and weight in at 6 lbs 15 oz and 18 inches long. That make 3 for them Laben is in first grade and Noah in headstart. Mike is currently laid off but is applying at temp services and at Gerber's in Fremont.

This year has also been one of much learning for me and the Holy Sprirt has been very patient as he has repeated some of those lessons. I am grateful.

My prayer for all is we really enjoy the blessings we have now and in the new year. I also thank my Father for all of you.

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