eee ON a. J fe and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, \s no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 De ly and Friends, ) ways. We have watched our family go through happy, joyful times, and also some sad and painful times, yet through it all they have not turned away from Him, but toward Him. Since all of you are on - our monthly mailing list, you have seen these things happening and have prayed for us and with us "and we could not have walked through this year without you! Jennifer still has much back pain and a stressful job, but has finally found a church home, Sarah, Wes, and family remain in Calera, but Wes is ‘searching for new business clients. Grandson, Levi, has a birthday on the 13. Rebekah and children \ "are grateful for Oscar to still be in the USA! David, Cricket, and family enjoy restoring their home and ig close to the kids school, Timothy & Carolyn remain steady in their work, church & apartment. fas a birthday on the 20! Joshua & Krystal are enjoying raising Husky & Shepsky puppies. Shen looks forward to the new year bringing him a wife, Erika, of which we are very happy and excited about. They will marry in Colombia, S. America, where her family lives. They are not sure yet where they will serve the Lord, Samuel & Kailey, our new daughter-in-law, have an apartment, int” Alabaster close to his children’s ministry work and auto detailing job. Kailey is finishing her mast degree and is teaching school for special needs children in Montevallo. Joseph has finished football and is looking forward to playing soccer. He tutors after school on occasion and enjoys being in the youth group at church. Some days I wonder where my time goes, but being a homemaker is a full time job for me and there are too many descriptions to share that go along with it, as well as afew jobs1do a to help in the office. amj ag he Lord's faithfulness, and yours, has been amazing to us this year. We are so thankful for ayers, support, and encouragement. We know the Lord is using us in many ways in'the ‘we love serving Him in these ways. We also know it would not happen without you ful "Merry Christmas” and a very “Happy ~