Merry Christmas

Well it's Christmas Eve again. What a wonderful time. Cheryl and I want to wish each of you a joyous and holy Christmas. We will celebrate this evening by going to Mass at our church, continue with a breakfast in the morning with our son Alex and culminate with a big family dinner party later tomorrow evening. We will then go to Roseburg and Coos Bay to spend time with our other son, Andrew and family, daughter, Anita and family and Cheryl's folks Jack and Marilyn.

This has been an interesting and even challenging year for us with many blessings and even a few health issues. As usual the blessings far out weight the challenges. Of particular note has been the reestablishment of friendships with members of my family and old Army friends that somehow have slipped away over the years. It seems the older I get the more important these relationships become. The presents under the tree are fun but they never last. The relationships are what I remember and cherish. I read those Christmas cards and letters more carefully now than in years gone by.

So, God Bless Ye Everyone.

Love,

Mike & Cheryl