Merry Christmas

~ Trying to get a fam photo last min for Christmas. So much for the nice outdoor one I was invisioning- it was freezing! As you can see we had fun anyway, it was short, warm and sweet!

Dear Friends & Family
We hope this note finds you well and enjoying this Christmas season. The year here has been full. In God’s kindness we were able to purchase a home. Many of you may remember it was a “short sale,” which is anything but short so after 6 months of waiting to hear if the bank accepted our offer we were able to move in. We signed the papers in June. And yes, we are all still together with room for everyone! Thank the Lord. Our Care Group & friends helped move us in and well put alot of hard work into the house. They painted, riped up carpet and wood floors, took trips to the dump, cut grass, patched walls, sanded, painted, painted and painted some more! We couldn't have done it without them. Our casa is truly their casa. Speaking of it is great to be able to open our home more.
It is hard to believe, Brandon turned 20 (Dec 17), Cameron celebrated 21, Braet will be seven soon, Cianne is 2 going on 16, my Lukey hit the big 30 and Dad celebrated a golden 50. I can’t describe what a joy it is to be together. The kiddos are wonderfully precious. We love watching the boys run around with Braet & CC and we just can’t imagine life without Mom & Dad and the boys. It is a wonderful, full, crazy household! And that is an understatement! Cam & Brandon are working so hard at their classes and are so thankful for the break. Homeschooling is going well, I can't believe my little boy is in first grade. God has been so gracious, I love having him home. What a joy to watch him learn.
As we approach Christmas, it is well with our souls. We miss our Mikes very much, I am sure we always will and sometimes it will be harder than others. Like at Christmas time. Yet, in God’s kindness, there is a peace and joy that didn’t exist last year. We know we have a wonderful treasure in Heaven with our Lord~ our dear lil boy and we are so thankful the for our treasures here too, like our wonderful fam, friends and church. There's this song I love- it says, "The saints above join with the saints below rejoicing in the Risen one," I can almost see Mikes singing and dancing along with us! There is much hope and comfort. Our hope and comfort as well as a longing for Heaven is growing stronger each day- each year. God speed the day!

Thanks for your many prayers, we are so very grateful for them. They are felt as God works in our hearts and carries us on. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Much Love, the Davis’ & Miller’s