Where has the year gone!!

Well, this last month and a half has been a total blur!! After my last post there was much going on, from Halloween then some family birthdays, to Thanksgiving, and who can forget the BLACK FRIDAY shopping!! Can anyone say insane?? Recently Linda and I had gone to hear a Christmas show at the TCC, (Tucson Convention Center, not to be confused with The Cool Church, thats another story!!) a violinist by the name of Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. He was very good but I have to admit I was somewhat skeptical. After what was a slow start I was impressed and was really enjoying the music.

On December 12-14 I was able to go to FT. Lauderdale on business, to see a day treatment facility called The Recovery Place. It's a place for people who struggle with CD and behavioral health issues, New Life Ministries recently came into partnership with. What a great time, I just wished my family would have been able to join me. I stayed in a three bedroom apparptment on the twentieth floor of a highrise, "Luxury," it's the best word to describe it. I felt so important and powerful, the looks from the peons as I proudly lit up the 20th floor in the elevator were priceless. I was also able to attend their anual Christmas party while I was down there, what perfect timing.

Now we only have 8 shopping days left and Christmas is upon us! These next few weeks for us are filled with much laughter and celebration with family and friends, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. This year will be especially great because not only do we have an addition with newcomers Brynlee, (Lori's Daughter,) and Tyler of course is mine, but also my Grandpa and his wife Barbara will be joining us for this wonderful time of year.