"... and they will call him Immanuel -- which means, God with us." Matthew 1:23
Isaiah turned 13 this past November and is now officially a teenager. He has started the first year of junior high and loves it. He joined the Guitar Club and has progressed quite rapidly. He also won first place in the school-wide 7th grade English Reading Contest. He enjoys being homeschooled and also loves going to school so that he can hang out with friends and play sports. He also recently decided to attend a youth group in our neighborhood.
Abigail turned 12 this past November and will be graduating from elementary school this coming June. She continues to be on the worship team as their regular drummer and enjoys playing ping pong and running track. She was the representative for the school’s model student award and also participated in the 400 and 800meters relay and the 200meters races. She has signed up for the 6th grade graduation trip in February. This will be her first big overnight trip
away from home.
Alan is slowing down a bit as he had several different health problems this past year with his foot and passing of kidney stones. He is beginning to feel his age, although he will never admit it. He continues to enjoy teaching at Soochow University, coaching the English Department basketball teams and playing tennis whenever possible.
Lovely decided to challenge herself this past year by training for a marathon which she completed in December. It was a fabulous experience, although it took time and money to pursue such a goal. People ask if she will continue to run in the year to come and her
answer is: I am always on the run! She also had to present a paper in New Zealand, which was another first for her, being in the country of New Zealand. She is looking forward to retiring from Ming Chuan University and waits upon God to lead her in other interesting and new pursuits.
Looking Ahead – Prayer Requests:
Our family verse for 2012 – Zech. 4:6
1. Homeschooling both Isaiah and Abigail.
2. Managing our finances with Lovely’s retirement.
3. Service opportunities at House of Praise and around the island.
4. School responsibilities for Alan.
5. Lovely’s heart to develop in writing and accepting other speaking engagements.
6. Being a witness in our parenting style and marriage relationship.
7. Walking ever closer to the heart of God as a family and individually.
Abigail turned 12 this past November and will be graduating from elementary school this coming June. She continues to be on the worship team as their regular drummer and enjoys playing ping pong and running track. She was the representative for the school’s model student award and also participated in the 400 and 800meters relay and the 200meters races. She has signed up for the 6th grade graduation trip in February. This will be her first big overnight trip
away from home.
Alan is slowing down a bit as he had several different health problems this past year with his foot and passing of kidney stones. He is beginning to feel his age, although he will never admit it. He continues to enjoy teaching at Soochow University, coaching the English Department basketball teams and playing tennis whenever possible.
Lovely decided to challenge herself this past year by training for a marathon which she completed in December. It was a fabulous experience, although it took time and money to pursue such a goal. People ask if she will continue to run in the year to come and her
answer is: I am always on the run! She also had to present a paper in New Zealand, which was another first for her, being in the country of New Zealand. She is looking forward to retiring from Ming Chuan University and waits upon God to lead her in other interesting and new pursuits.
Looking Ahead – Prayer Requests:
Our family verse for 2012 – Zech. 4:6
1. Homeschooling both Isaiah and Abigail.
2. Managing our finances with Lovely’s retirement.
3. Service opportunities at House of Praise and around the island.
4. School responsibilities for Alan.
5. Lovely’s heart to develop in writing and accepting other speaking engagements.
6. Being a witness in our parenting style and marriage relationship.
7. Walking ever closer to the heart of God as a family and individually.
Seek Him First!
All the best in 2012 you guys! Come and visit us in Canada soon
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Wish we could... we would love to see you guys!
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