Christmas Letter 2009

Dear Family and Friends,
Merry Christmas! Where did the year go? As we get older and busier it seems the year goes by even faster. All of us have had twelve months of events this year, some good and some not so good. Most of you know the challenges and blessings that made up our year. We are sad to have two little ones that we will never get to hold in our arms, but we are so grateful for the child God has given us. Rebecca turned two this year and has begun talking more and more. She also takes a keen interest in all that mommy and daddy do, from wiring electronics with daddy to helping mommy cook and do laundry. Also on her busy little calender are trips to the library for story time, visits to the YMCA to play with other little ones, and a few outings to the zoo. What fun we are having with her! We also may not understand the events of the summer and why we needed to sell the house, but not get the job we were after, yet we love our new apartment in the city! Jessica is enjoying the busier pace of town living; having time to hit the gym, and take Rebecca to the library, museum and zoo. Aaron also likes being in town and having a much shorter honey-do list. That list being shorter has left more time for pursuing his interest in all things electrical. The dining room is often turned into a maze of wires, gadgets, and dials! We have been surprised at the twists and turns of the year, and at times frustrated, but in the end we praise God. He knows better than us what we need. He has given us a stronger marriage, a greater appreciation for the privilege of parenthood, a wonderful apartment, and a busy life in town. We cannot dwell on the disappointments of the past months when we look around us now and see all that God has done for us this year! We are truly thankful, and so glad to be at that time of year set aside for celebrating the greatest gift. Because God gave up His Son we too can be the children of God. A better example of blessing and sorrow mixed we won't find. We leave you with a couple very familiar verses, but not at all simple verses. These seem to be the cornerstone lessons of life, lessons we are learning everyday, but it seems that they were being impressed upon us even more so this year. May you all have a wonderful Christmas and a New Year full of opportunities to see God at work in your lives. Merry Christmas!
Love,
Aaron Jessica, and Rebecca

Psalm 46:10a "Be still and know that I am God."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."