Merry Christmas, dear friends! 

Things may be quiet here around the blog site for the next couple of weeks...school is out until January 7 and I'm enjoying some time with my family here at home.  We just got back from a quick trip to Iowa to see my brother graduate from law school (the Lord has been so faithful to him, too!).  Along the way, I was able to catch up with several friends and family members in the Cities and in Iowa.  I'll be at home these next few days for Christmas and then I'm off to Chicago for a week to visit some very dear friends there (there you go, Justine!). 

I continue to be so amazed, humbled, and blessed by your support and encouragement...thank you.  Thanks, too, for reading these updates.  More to come. :)

May God bless you richly this Christmas with the evidence of His presence and His peace.