For posterity sake, here is looking back on a Christmas like none other. The obvious bonus of remaining stateside longer than we expected in 2012 was that we got to celebrate Christmas with both our families. For the Fisher side of the family, this was the first Christmas day together in 8 years. And eight years ago, Jonathan and I were the only ones wed out of the Fisher siblings and there were just two grandchildren. Fast forward to 2012 and everyone is married and the grandchild count is at nine!
Cody and Michelle let us spoil and love on two-month old baby Zoe. We are so thankful our paths crossed in December as we just missed them by days on their stateside visit from Iraq last summer. Ben and Melissa were in between visits to Ethiopia to bring home their little daughter, Nyah. So happy to report that they are all home now and we cannot wait to meet her on our next visit. Miguel and Jennie are gearing up for a survery trip to the Dominican Republic as they seek God's direction for returning to a ministry there. Papa and Nano are the glue keeping us all held together through prayer, love and support. So as you can see with this family spread to the 4 corners of the earth, this was a very special Christmas.
Our brief two weeks together were filled with conversation, laughter, cooking and eating together, celebrating my birthday, playing with cousins and unfortunately, several people were struck down with the flu. Our family did escape all illness, which was a huge blessing with our upcoming travels.
We are so thankful for our families and all the special times shared together in 2012!
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| Great Nana with 8 of her 28 Greatgranchildren! |
1 comment:
Loved seeing the pics of you with your family. Such a gift!
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