We were able to Skype with Nathanael on Christmas Day. It was wonderful! It was a treat to be able to see his face and hear him bear his testimony in Spanish. We asked him about any neat experiences that he had lately. He shared with us how he and his companion had given a blessing to a man that was ill. The man started to feel better. A couple of days later, Nathanael and his companion decided to check on this man. He was feeling quite ill again and his wife was praying that the missionaries would come back when they showed up. Nat also was able to perform his first baptism on his mission. It is wonderful to see him having these experiences and growing into such a great young man.
Lindsay was quite busy with choir in last month. She participated in the annual Madrigal Feast and sang at several parties with Chamber choir. During the feast, she was one of the dancers and was able to perform an Irish dance solo on most of the nights for entertainment. She was wonderful. Lindsay is a talented dancer and it was a joy for me to watch her perform using her talents of singing and dancing. She is turning into such a wonderful young woman.
Ethan had a wonderful ending to his futsal season. His team won first place in their division. It was an intense game and the boys were able to come back from behind and win. It was exciting to watch and so pleasing to see Ethan "put it all on the court". He is a wonderful young man and has such a wonderful group of friends.
Clarissa was wonderful in her last performance of the Christmas Sing in elementary school. She has felt that she has had a wonderful childhood and she is sentimental as she thinks about moving onto junior high next year. She is so full of personality and anytime she performs, it shines through. Clarissa is a wonderful performer.
Zachary is at the perfect age for Christmas. His reaction to his gift that Santa brought was wonderful and priceless. It is so fun to watch his wonder and amazement throughout the "most wonderful time of the year". Zachary has been a wonderful addition to our family. I am trying to really enjoy these moments more as I realize that my children seem to grow faster and faster.
My "moment of joy" was when Nat called on Skype and I was able to see his face and hear his voice for the first time in months. I am so grateful that he is serving a mission and doing so well. However, I am really excited to have him come home this year -which will most likely be "the most wonderful time of year" THIS year :)
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