Lee Christmas Letter
2022
Unexpectedly, Sarah's mother passed away in February after a bout with COVID. She was on a the rebound but suffered a heart attack while in recovery. We felt and still feel the loss deeply, but we are grateful for incredible memories and the person we were privileged to know. Our kids have adjusted well to the loss. We spent time in IA for the funeral and later, her burial.
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| Graveside burial of Sarah's mother with her sister's (Hannah Rieman) family. |
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| Jace played "How Great Thou Art" at his grandma's funeral. |
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| Time in Gatlinburg with Linda, Sarah's mom, last year. |
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| WWI Memorial and Museum, KC |
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| Arrowhead Stadium |
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| Kansas City Train Station |
Jace began his freshman year of high school. He has run cross country, stayed active in the church youth group, continued with his piano and saxophone playing, and looked for any opportunity to play Madden on the Xbox.
Gwyneth started her seventh grade year, stays active in the youth group at church, has been a part of the speech and debate team at school, dances at the church, and continues her piano lessons and choir at the school. If we have organization projects in our home, we hand them off to her.
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Quinn is a fifth grader who continues to run cross country, does piano lessons, dance, and children's choir at the church. If she can find a place to do a cart-wheel, it will likely happen.
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John's mother fell in August of 2021, and she is in a long-term care facility in Somerset, KY, keeping in good spirits despite not being able to walk. His sister, Esther, visits her two times a day and helps us touch base through facetime calls.
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| Mom and Esther with David Strong visiting. |
For Labor Day weekend, we took a quick trip to St. Louis to see the sights. It was a blessed time. The St. Louis Zoo, the Arch (Gateway to the West), and Sculpture Park were good experiences. We found the city to be very enjoyable. Surprisingly, a meal at a Mexican restaurant before leaving was a major highlight.
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| Rooftop of The City Museum |
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| Enjoying The City Museum in St. Louis |
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| The Gateway Arch |
For Fall Break we had a family vacation and we were able to get away for five days. Returning, our connecting flight was missed and we ended up driving to Indianapolis from Philadelphia to get the kids back into school on Monday morning. We thank God for the time of relaxation with the kids before the holiday season.
Sarah continues as a vet for Fisher's Veterinary Associates and John continues as a chaplain for Indiana Wesleyan University. We are both grateful for a place to serve, provide for ourselves, and use our gifts.
"For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NIV
