Christmas 2012 (The abridged plates of the past year)
Dear Family and
Friends,
Greek philosopher
Epictetus once said, “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things he
has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” Our family has had many
occasions to rejoice this past year and recognize the many blessings we’ve
received. For this we are truly grateful. As we celebrate this Christmas season
we are especially thankful for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ and for His
atonement. It is a gift that can bless all those who embrace it.
The arrival of three new grandchildren
this past year was a special blessing. After Rob and Kathryn’s sad loss of
Travis last year, they continued their efforts to adopt. This spring a lady
from Idaho contacted them about adopting her baby. They went to Idaho on Jun. 7th and
were there for the delivery. Serious complications arose, and the baby was
life-flighted to McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. The doctors figured the
baby would be in the hospital for three weeks. Family prayers were answered and
the baby was released after three days. He is healthy and strong and doing
fine. They named him Ryan Lemuel, after Kathryn’s father. The adoption was finalized
Dec. 11th and Ryan was sealed to them on the 15th in
the Monticello Temple. His older brother Ethan is ecstatic (as are his parents
and grandparents)!
Nathan and Tammy had a
baby girl, Isabella Felice, on May 9th. Laurie and Brendan were especially happy to
welcome a new baby sister and have been really good helpers.
Chris and Pam still
live in Provo and have seven children. He works for BYU keeping their heating
and air conditioning running. He was released as Scout Master this past summer
after serving many years in that position. Pam is a counselor in the Primary.
Their oldest child C.J. will graduate from high school this spring. He also
turns 18 in Jun. so he would be ready to serve a mission and is attending the
Mission Prep class.
Quentin and Bev are in
Gilbert, Az. Quentin works at Avnet as an accountant. Bev was recently called
as primary president in their ward. Anthony and Ashley now live in Mountain
Home, Ut. Anthony graduated from Law school this spring, passed the Utah State
Bar and was hired as a prosecuting attorney for Duchesne County. He and Ashley
had a baby girl, Lawsyn Margaret, who was born on June 25th
Autumn and Theron are
in West Valley where he serves as bishop of their ward. He works for the State
of Utah Dept. of Health and still rides his bike to work each day. Autumn is
chairman of the cub scout committee and helps to plan lots of the ward
activities. She is a great neighbor, and
is always looking for people to help. She competed in a couple of marathons and
several other races this past year and has run over 1000 miles this year. They
have three children. Andrew and Amy live in Kaysville. He is an investigator
for the Utah Workman’s Compensation in Sandy, Utah which takes him all over state
investigating accidents. Amy is a nurse and teaches CNA classes. They have
three children.
Starting in April we began a big outdoor
improvement project which included cleaning out weeds, putting in a meandering
walkway at the top of the garden, as well as new flower beds and a fire pit.
Then in August we had a deck built providing much needed shade for our patio,
plus a fun place to sit in the evening, or have a sleep over for grandkids.
Our best Christmas present
was getting this little guy (in white) officially adopted and sealed as part of
our family on Dec. 15, 2012.
May you continue forward, holding to
the “iron rod”, with faith in Christ as your guide.
"Though Christ a thousand times in Bethlehem be born,
if he is not born in thee, thy soul is still forlorn."
(Angelus Silesius)
if he is not born in thee, thy soul is still forlorn."
(Angelus Silesius)
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