A VERY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas with most of the family. We were missing the John Seaba family and the John Neir family and Grandpa Tucker(he was in the hospital). We had our Christmas dinner at our house and then went to Greg & Susan's house to open presents. Greg had to work Christmas Day so he drove by in the fire truck to see the family for a moment. We quickly got a picture of most of us that were at his house at the time and had just finished opening presents.

Below you can see that everyone is looking forward to opening presents.


The computers are lots of fun for the grandkids(and their moms and dads) and with the webkinz being so popular now, they all had to take care of their animals.

Trevin - Micah - Dawson

Owen - Caleb - Evan - Meryn

Below there is one full living room with many things going on. Computers - games - picture taking - and just sitting and visiting -- We had a really good time together.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTA!

Today is Roberta's birthday - #65 - . Roberta and her husband Don live in Edinburgh, TX, and minister at RGBI. They are here for 2 weeks and have been able to enjoy Christmas with all of us. Below is a picture of her with Meredith Veer. We love you Berta and hope you have a great birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

SONDY CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

Today Sondy, my sister-in-law, turns 62 years old. Sondy keeps busy working at a furniture store as well as substituting as a school teacher quite often. She and my brother Jim live in the country near Strawberry Point, IA. and keep busy at their church and are always busy doing something to help or encourage others. We love you Sondy and hope you have a great birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE GIRL I PRAYED FOR

Today I, Roger, am blogging for Mary. You see, Mary turns 65 today. She is the love of my life and a gift from God. When I was a young teen, I heard Billy Graham tell a story about his daughter when she was 8 years old. "Daddy, does God know who I will marry some day?" "God knows everything, let's pray for him right now." From that day on, I began to pray for that girl that God had for me. Girls came and went and I kept their names out of that prayer. I met Mary when I came to Hutchinson in August, 1966, to teach at Central Christian. It took very little time until I realized that this was the girl that I was praying for. She was everything that I had dreamed about. She is my dearest friend. Mary is wonderful Mom to our 6 children and a very devoted grandmother to our 23 grandchildren and a loving daughter to her parents. Mary, it is so special to know that God picked you out for me. As your husband, today on your birthday, I praise you (Proverbs 31:28) and the God who gave you to me. Happy Birthday, Mary! I love you - Rog

The Roses below were a gift from Rog

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR YOUNGEST

Our youngest son, John, turns 29 years old today. John and Liz share the same birthday and isn't he cute. John has grown up to be a fine man and we are very proud of him. We are grateful that God provided him to be a brother to our firstborn, Roger. We love you John and trust that you have a wonderful birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

LIZ IS 61 TODAY

Liz celebrates her 61st birthday today. We are glad that she can be close to us and to her parents. She is such a blessing in providing beautiful music in our church as well. Thanks Liz and we love you and trust you have a special birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!