Hi Family,

I just read your "Winter Memories" from last year and laughed and cried just like I did last year when I read them.  I hope you will all write your memories of our "vehicles."  It's a great way to preserve history and make memories for your children.

We have Ted and Sarah and Amanda here for Christmas and look forward to many of you coming this week.  I will be praying for good weather after Christmas so you can travel safely.

I just talked to Bill and RaNae on the phone.  She (with the help of a special tube) could actually talk to me!  I could tell it was her voice.  We continue to pray for miracles.  Bill said they may move her out of ICU after Christmas.  They have been in there for five weeks now.  What an example they are to me.  I sure love and appreciate them.

Yesterday, the Larson and Palmer kids and moms went with me to the Assisted Living Care Center in Preston, where I have a good friend.  We put on a fun Christmas program, complete with nativity costumes, Christmas bells and reindeer antlers and Rudolph noses!  The residents joined with us in singing some Christmas songs, my personal favorite being an accapella "Silent Night" at the end.  We then passed out the treats and wished them a Merry Christmas.  I think it was a great experience for all of us.

Happy Birthday Amy and Shane tomorrow and to Mat the day after Christmas.  We love you!

Mom