This year has been one of mixed blessings. On the positive side is our Mission at Martin's Cove. There are so many blessings, including some very spiritual experiences, wonderful opportunities, wonderful people who became like family to us, and another chance to enjoy the high plains of Wyoming. It was hard to leave (especially for p-S.) Our family is growing, and in that growth are many opportunities to be with them and enjoy their participation in their interests: Rylee(15) playing on Wilson High's golf team, Cassidy's(13) progress in school, Camryn(10) playing Little League baseball and basketball for Whaley Park, Hudson's(8) Soccer teams (with Drew as his coach) Devyn(5) and Peyton(2) growing less shy, Sabrina(8) and her track season winning long jump and distance runs and then really taking off in Cross Country winning every event and qualifying for Jr. Olympics (in a Division above he acutal age)
Tabitha(5) swimming with her amazing smile visible the whole time she is in the water, and Charlee(1) walking and dazzling us all with her cheesey smile. We are blessed to be near and part of their lives, to support them and sometimes transport them in their activities.
On the negative side, of course, is the mysterious "infection" that knocked Bob for a loop in October. Even it is a blessing, as a wake up call to us to be more aware and vigilant about our health as we grow older (ugh!) Bob will continue to recover in 2009 as we work to reach our goal of returning to Mormon Handcart Historic Sites in June, to serve our 4th Mission! We think it is a worthy goal, one worth fighting for, even though some people may have doubts about our ablity to serve. It is hard to leave home, but we think the example we set is important and helps us to grow in the gospel.
We'll see what we can do for the Lord and for others in 2009. We are determined to make it a Great year!
So farewell, adieu, adios to 2008 a memorable year for us--and hello, bonjour, buenos dias to 2009, a year we can shape to our lives.
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Here's to a great 2009!!!
(with smiling Del Bello girls all around)
Surprise! Just thought I would leave a quick note of good wishes and wishes for good health. I have been concerned about Bob since hearing of his hospital stay. We are praying for him even over here in China. This summer will bring us back to California for a visit now that it has been another two year spread. With a little luck and lots of pre-planning I will do better at getting around to see some of my very bestest friends. Lots of love from Shanghai - Tracey
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