2008-
Hope. When we lit the advent candle last Sunday, we were reminded of the hope we have in the arrival of the Christ child.
Reflecting on this past year, we must remember the hope of heaven that is ours only through faith in that same Christ child, the Lord Jesus- who loves us more than we can imagine. Cynthia’s dear grandmother, RoseMarie Gardner went to be with Jesus this year and we miss her terribly, but know that someday we will be reunited with her in heaven. Grandma’s losing battle with cancer defined much of our year, as we traveled back and forth to NY 4 times and spent many precious moments with her. Days before his 1st birthday in May, Blaise took his first steps to Grandma. Now he runs and is starting to talk well. Scott, the avid reader at 2 years old, enjoyed sitting with Grandma and having her read book after book - I don’t know how she did it. He also loved playing baseball in her big yard. Cullen missed most of the trips to NY. He spent his time studying and taking all 9 of his architectural licensing exams. We are waiting on results from the last 2 tests and he will be a licensed architect!!!
As you reflect on 2008 and the birth of Christ this Christmas, we pray that you will remember the hope of heaven that comes through faith in Jesus and that your lives will reflect that hope to others.
Isaiah 9:2 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” The light is Jesus. Try drawing a picture in the dark; then turn on the lights and try drawing it again. What a difference the light of Jesus can make in our outlook of the world around us.
Reflecting on this past year, we must remember the hope of heaven that is ours only through faith in that same Christ child, the Lord Jesus- who loves us more than we can imagine. Cynthia’s dear grandmother, RoseMarie Gardner went to be with Jesus this year and we miss her terribly, but know that someday we will be reunited with her in heaven. Grandma’s losing battle with cancer defined much of our year, as we traveled back and forth to NY 4 times and spent many precious moments with her. Days before his 1st birthday in May, Blaise took his first steps to Grandma. Now he runs and is starting to talk well. Scott, the avid reader at 2 years old, enjoyed sitting with Grandma and having her read book after book - I don’t know how she did it. He also loved playing baseball in her big yard. Cullen missed most of the trips to NY. He spent his time studying and taking all 9 of his architectural licensing exams. We are waiting on results from the last 2 tests and he will be a licensed architect!!!
As you reflect on 2008 and the birth of Christ this Christmas, we pray that you will remember the hope of heaven that comes through faith in Jesus and that your lives will reflect that hope to others.
Isaiah 9:2 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” The light is Jesus. Try drawing a picture in the dark; then turn on the lights and try drawing it again. What a difference the light of Jesus can make in our outlook of the world around us.
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