Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012
Tis the season when we (Leroy and I) contemplate mysteries: some with answers and some without.

Why does our income fluctuate wildly from year to year? Why are we content and happy in spite of that? Do we feel taken care of? Yes, we have been gifted with many blessings! Each day we tell each other the best thing about that day and there is always something to be grateful for on the journey.

Why can’t we see into the future?

Why does the blanket migrate to Leroy’s side of the bed during the night?

Why do our children hang with us, when, because of our vacillating circumstances they might be worried about caring for us in the future and run hide?

Why must our children live so far away? Oops, maybe it is because they do not want to move as often as we do.

Sarah, Stephen, Lexi, and Natalie have lived in Washington D.C. since 2009.

Brian, Jen, Sophia, and Logan have lived in the Twin Cities area since 1999.

Miriam, Andy, Olivia, and Nora have lived in Salt Lake City since 2003.

Leroy and Paula have lived in Cedar Rapids since March 2012.

Why do squirrels eat tomatoes instead of tasty black walnuts?

Why did Leroy learn some Slovak? So he could use it as he catalogs books at the Czech Slovak Museum and Library.

Why did Paula get a job as the Tech Services Librarian at the Ely Public Library? So she could contribute to the family finances and connect with friends.

Why is it a question of time or of money about seeing the grandchildren?

Why is only one side of my Christmas cactus getting buds?

May God continue to bless, strengthen and uphold you in all your life.
Leroy and Paula