As I looked back over the past year and thought about the things that I haven't been doing that make me really happy, writing was high up on my list. So one of my goals for 2019 is to post more frequently--maybe even weekly. We'll see how that goes--(7 weeks in and this is my only post so far, ha!)
For now though, let me try to recap 2018.
Will graduated from Grove City College in May. He spent his summer putting his Maine Guide License to good use at Living Waters and Canoe the Wild. (Thanks for the great picture, Dave Conley!) He is currently teaching History at East Grand School in Danforth, Maine and living with his cat, Franklin, at our home in Lakeville.
On the day after Thanksgiving, he asked the lovely Christine Miserendino (who also graduated from GCC in May) to marry him, and she said yes! A July wedding is being planned. We are excited to welcome her to the family.
Aaron is in his 3rd year at Cairn University near Philadelphia, where he plans to graduate in 2020 with a teaching degree in Bible and History. He spent the summer working with the praise band for Cairn, going to different camps as a recruiter/worship leader. Next year, Lord willing, he hopes to do at least part of his student teaching back here in Hong Kong. Looking forward to having a child at home for a bit!
Aaron, looking contemplative as part of the John Jay Institute.
Lee is living in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he and his buddy Joe continue to work toward making their band viable. The name of the band is Brother Gene - (his former band was named Calder, in case some of you are confused). Be on the lookout for great music!
Here's the band photo.
Lee teaches guitar lessons at School of Rock. (Do you see a teaching theme here??) He had his wisdom teeth out last fall--always a fun time. His new-to-him car was recently involved in a wreck while it was sitting in front of his home. Thankfully, the other driver stopped, but still it was a hassle on his part to get another car.
Mike is still teaching AP Economics and Modern European History here at International Christian School in Hong Kong; he truly loves his job and his students. Hard to believe we are in our 7th year! He often jokes that the job is so easy he should give his pay check back. I haven't let him do that.
I continue to work in the Health Office, but have another full time nurse working with me this year, which has reduced the work load. I also got my TEFL certification last year...always something new to study!
In the summer, we were able to spend an overnight with Mike's sister in Atlanta, a week in NC (where our friend, Della, helped us buy a little truck, which we have affectionately named Squeaky)another overnight with my brother in Connecticut, and 6 weeks in Maine. What a blessing! We are making progress on our log cabin on Duck Lake. Maybe we'll be able to let people stay in it in a couple more years!
Here I am at Grand Lake Stream for the Folk Festival in July and with my brother Jerry, both pictures celebrating my 50th birthday. (Jerry retired, so double the fun):
And here are some pictures of Maine, because, well, who doesn't love Maine???
We traveled much during the school year, but I will make that its own post!
We ended the year in Michigan, visiting Mike's family, and enjoying a little snow. Mike's dad proposed to a wonderful lady on Christmas Eve!! We are happy to welcome Delores to the family.
The mighty Black River, Croswell, Michigan.
Our family with Mike's Dad.
And that's a wrap. Here's to 2019!
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