We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, remember to stop and give thanks to God, appreciate your loved ones and don't take life for granted. We never stop to think about the things in life that make our life manageable until it's gone, only then do we realize how precious and fragile life is. I'm guilty, I never gave much thought to the things that make my life easy, the ability to walk, take a 5 minute shower, scratch my head when it itches, feed myself, bend my fingers to grip something, write or type, turn my body over in bed to relieve pressure from being in one position for too long, driving and on and on; until my son was no longer able to do these things. I appreciate now all these things that I'm capable of just to be functional through the day but I would give it all up in a heartbeat if I could give Jerry these gifts. I still pray God will heal Jerry and restore him to health, I will never give up hope that he will again be able to do the simple things in life that make life easier.
We have a family tradition of delivering homemade cookies to all our friends on Christmas eve. Our family loads in the car and drives to deliver to about 25 homes in the valley. This year started out great we decided to take the suburban so Jerry could sit in a regular seat in the car instead of his wheelchair. Jerry felt good when we loaded him in the car but by the time we hit the 6th house he was very nauseous, and couldn't go on. Dennis dropped Jerry and I at home and then continued on delivering cookies, I hope you recipients enjoy the tasty treats.
My family came to visit for about a week and we celebrated Christmas a week early. It's the first time in several years that we had most of the family together, I enjoyed it very much. There was about 20 of us, my house is not that big but we managed to all find places to sit and visit. We missed you Mark and Brandon, Robert & Phil, Dave, Vince & Rena. I'm planning a summer family camp out so mark you calendars now. Having already made the big Christmas dinner last week, I've decided tomorrow I'm not doing anything but enjoying the family, so Chinese food it is, another first.
Well good news, the followingJerry t-shirts are done. I picked them up a few weeks ago and so wanted to get them on the website before Christmas. With preparing for the family to come, having them here a week, getting all my Christmas shopping done, wrapping etc. I either didn't have time or was too exhausted to get the shirts posted. It certainly has been a whirlwind of a December, needless to say the t-shirts are now available. We have blue shirts with white lettering and white shirts with blue lettering for sale $18, the proceeds will go in Jerry's China fund for stem cell therapy. You can click the link on the right side for more info or to place an order.
Merry Christmas to all!
Katie
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We hope you have a wonderful Christmas Day, too, Katie!
The author Betty Lukens remembers the birth of Jesus from Luke (2:1-7), and how Joseph and Mary were worried about making the long trip to Bethlehem.
"We will put our trust in God," said Mary. "He will be with us."
Joseph must have thought, "If only this donkey would go faster!"
One day, two days, three days went past. "How much farther?" asked Mary. "I'm so tired."
"It's not much farther," said Joseph. "I can see the lights of Bethlehem now."
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Ms. Lukens then asks us to remember on this day and others all the things God does for us.
May you see those "lights of Bethlehem before you" grow brighter each day.
And a very "Merry Christmas" to Jerry, Janea, Jessica, and to BOTH Josh's! (Janea, that was a very lovely picture-card you sent us! ..Thank you!)
And Thank You God for all you do for us! I'd like to go ahead and wish Jesus a "Happy Birthday", ..I hope that is alright! ..I sort of feel it is, ..and today is the day to do it!!
"Happy Birthday, Jesus! Thank you!"
Hi everyone, our Christmas last week was such a nice time. I think we should make that a new tradition. I love you all and am so greatful to God for my family. I also pray for Jerry's full recovery.
I enjoyed what Uncle Neil had say about Mary and Joseph.
Love you all
Grandma
Merry Day-After Christmas Macs!
Sounds like you've had a very full December to be sure. The end of 2010 certainly has crept up on me. It's good to have Chris and Mary home and the flurry of activity that goes with it. Mary's been sick, off and on, with a cold for the last two months and is currently feeling lousy, but rallied for Christmas. Chris is pretty occupied, so we don't see too much of him. Changes in the way we do things have become a part of our lives as well.
We, like so many of those who hold you in our thoughts, prayers and intentions, continue to join you, Katie, in your hope in Jerry's recovery. You are not without many of us in Spirit.
May 2011 bring more progress for Jerry's independence! Blessings to you, dear Macs!
Trish and Family
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