As we start a new year in the Bruner household, we are aware that only God knows our future. Each day is a gift. Our desire is to remain open to what He wants to do in us and through us this year of 2015. Thank YOU for being a part of our lives through your prayers, financial support, and friendship.
We feel so blessed to have had some wonderful times with family and friends recently. From mid-December through January 9th, we had extended family staying with us. There was an abundance of food, laughter, and sharing in each other’s lives.
(one of our group gatherings)
(the original and remaining Peters fam – my brother, sister, dad, and me!)
We enjoyed meeting the two newest additions to the family – my two niece’s babies, Patrick Hanlon and Mabel Thompson. They were definitely the hit of Christmas!
(Luke with baby Patrick)
(Grant with baby Mabel)
It was special having more than just my four men with me on my birthday this year. My dad and step-mom, plus my sister and family celebrated with me. I also received some pretty dishes and other wonderful kitchen items! Dishes make me happy. :)
John’s parents were able to come from Florida to be with us for a few days. We also reconnected with a couple we all knew in Nepal during the early 1970’s, Wayne and Marilyn Aeschlimann. How special to catch up after so many years. They knew John and I when we were youngsters. :)
(John with 2 of his brothers and parents)
Luke is enjoying being on the 8th grade B basketball team and Joey on his high school varsity soccer team. Luke is also participating in an All-City band clinic and concert this weekend. We are proud of him for being chosen!
(Luke throwing a free throw)
(Joey’s Martin High team gearing up for the game – Joey is front center with the blond hair and orange shoes)
Prayer:
- We’re thankful that the Christmas season went so smoothly with so many people here and that we were all able to reconnect after so many years apart.
- Please pray that John and I would have wisdom and grace as we parent our boys. Pray that the boys would make wise choices and follow God.
- John continues to work on the Fataleka translation from home. Pray for wisdom for him.
- My foot still hurts but I have been able to get back to some exercise, for which I am very thankful. I have been going to a city recreation center near here to use the elliptical machine. Please pray that my foot fully heals.
- Pray for Grant as he continues to study at John Brown University and decides on a major.
- John flies to FL tomorrow to spend a few days with his parents and 2 of his brothers (not the ones pictured above!). Pray for fun and safety.
Coming Up:
- John and I have the opportunity to spend a couple of days away together in February, while my sister’s family watches the boys. We’re looking forward to having this time together!
- Also, on February 26th John will be leaving for a 3 week trip to the Solomon Islands to work with the Fataleka translation team. Pray we have some good family times before he leaves and that we will all cope OK while we’re apart.
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