A season of joy, a time for giving, a reason for remembering!What a wonderful Christmas season it twas.

Over the river & through the woods to Grandma's house we go! Table was set with care as all await to be filled with Grandma's labor of love

This Christmas Grandpa & Grandma had joy that was evident to all. Why? Because joy comes through giving. Whether working on the Christmas meal, setting up a basketball hoop, or helping us decorate ginger bread houses, smiles beamed from the faces of Grandpa & Grandma as they, with great pleasure, watched their children and grandchildren.

Grandpa & Grandma ready the turkey Grandpa helps set up the basketball hoop Thank you Grandpa & Grandma!

Joy comes through serving!What a team! While we were saddened over the move of some dear friends, great joy came as numerous families converged on their home only days after Christmas for a day of packing, lifting, and loading. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity (Ps. 133:1).”

Joy also comes from being together with those loved so dearly. Often the greatest Christmas celebration with Mom's familygift one can give, is the gift of time. Let us remember that… “For God so loved the world that He gave… (John 3:16).” “…for the joy that was set before him (Christ) endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb. 12:2).”

What will the joy of the Lord within motivate you and I to give as we enter the year 2009?

 Ready to pray 'Around the World' Ping-pong with Grandpa & cousins Scene from a Christmas Play at Grandpa & Grandma's Home

Merry Christmas to all! God’s richest blessings on you as we enter this New Year! May joy abound in your midst.

Merry Christmas

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