Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas Greetings 2008


It is hard to believe that it is Christmas time once again. Though the year has gone by so fast so much has happened.
We are in our second year in Lake View, south of Buffalo. Where Cliff is currently the Pastor of Lake View Congregational Church. Encouraged with the progress God and has made and looking forward to what He has for this coming year.
Naomi has been blessed with a part-time job as a Clerk Typist in the local school district. Hannah is excelling in her second year of Junior High. High honors this past semester and is on her way to be a Godly young woman. Ainsley is in her last year of primary school. God has blessed her with a musical talent as she continues to play the piano. Mallory is in the first grade. This past year she became a Brownie in Girl Scouts. Carl is holding his own, learning to fend for himself with his sisters. His ears have been healed and he no longer has any hearing loss. His speak has dramatically increased and continues to daily. We can't forget our newest member, Zeke our rat terrier dog.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior it is a time to reflect on all the things He has blessed us with. Please continue to keep our family and ministry in your prayers.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with Love,
Cliff, Naomi, Hannah, Ainsley, Mallory and Carl

Thursday, December 18, 2008

I need help...

from my lovely wife.  There is plenty to write about but not enough time it seems.  We are getting ready for Christmas like many of you.  We have gifts to wrap, cookies to make, concerts and plays to attend.  Everyone is doing well.  Carl had a hearing test a couple of weeks ago and it showed no hearing damage.  His speech therapy will continue until August.  The girls are busy as ever.  Ainsley had her 10th birthday in November, and Hannah's in tomorrow.  Where have the past 12 years gone?  I feel as if I have missed most of them.  Mallory has her play tomorrow at school and is growing like a weed.
Guess what Naomi is doing?  Go ahead bet you can't guess.  She is...................working.  Yes, I know very unusual for her to be working.  I am so grateful for her, but it would be nice to see her sit for a moment.
Church is coming along.  We are getting ready for a new year that is going to be very pivotal for us.  Please keep us in prayer.  
We pray that each of you are doing well, and that you will be able to enjoy this time, and if all else fails make yourself.  Take a break from TV and all the other things and just enjoy the family and the time we have.

See ya,
Cliff