We pray that 2011 is a wonderful year for all of you, filled with blessings and surprises. We so enjoyed visiting with some of you in Houston this Christmas. I just wish we had more time, but I guess it always feels like that when you live far away.
Sorry we didn't write in December- it was a bit of a crazy month! We had quite a bit of work to do, both school and otherwise, to prepare for Christmas break. The last week of classes was full of projects, presentations by us, an exam, and of course, snow. It went really well, and God helped us finish it all in time. We both did a student teaching presentation on the book of 2 Timothy during the last week of classes. To be honest, I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It was about a 25 min. presentation that gave an overview of the book, as well as zeroing in on a specific part of the text. Neither Jason nor I had ever taught part of the Bible like that, but we ended up really enjoying it and seeing new things in the text that we hadn't seen before. 2 Tim. was the last letter that Paul wrote before he died, as far as we know. It was great to see the spiritual legacy that Paul was, in effect, leaving to Timothy, especially after studying all of Paul's books back to back and understanding his heart for the gospel. Getting a glimpse of Paul's life really challenged me. He was willing to share Christ's love with people no matter what it cost him. He had such a passion for people to come into God's kingdom and experience true hope in their lives. Paul went to Rome to share the gospel with them, knowing that it would cost him his life. I know I don't yet have the kind of love and dedication that Paul did, but I pray that God gives me this passion for people more and more.
Christmas break was much needed and a refreshing time with my family. I really missed them, and both Jason and I treasured the wonderful time we had with them. They took great care of us and treated us to delightful meals, ice skating, and movies. We enjoyed sweet times with my grandparents and good friends, also. Jason and I enjoyed a late Christmas celebration with Danny's family as well. He really enjoyed getting to know them a little better, as he had only met them at our wedding. Then, I surprised Jason with a one-night getaway in San Antonio. He had never been there and we made it into an early one-year anniversary trip. It poured rain, but we still enjoyed the Alamo, Riverwalk, and our charming B&B very much!
I can't express how grateful I am to have all of you as part of my life. Though we are really far away now, I will never forget your love and support. Jason and I both were reflecting a lot this Christmas on how good God has been to us, and how he takes such great care of us. Your love and prayers and care for us are such a big part of that. Thank you for blessing us and taking an interest in our lives. We love you all and are so thankful for you!
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