Here it is Sunday morning and I am catching up on a few things, but my heart yearns to be out and enjoying ministry somewhere, anywhere. God has been so good to me and my family to allow us to be in His work. My heart's desire is that everyone in all the world hears the gospel. That is what I have been called to do and what I hope to finish.

It is good, too, though, to be home with Linda for a time to help get the house ready for Christmas and a wonderful invasion of ALL of our family. Can't wait. I am praying for snow so that Lily and Claire can enjoy the sledding and tubing and we have some small snow shoes for River to try out. Just 9" will do, Lord.

I have our first train set up with a small village. I am going to make mountains with snow etc, well try to. If I can't I know that my father-in-law can show me how. Tree will be decorated when everyone is here. It will be a huge family project.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Rick and Linda

Lk 2:11...for unto us a Child is born...

Catching up with Family and Friends.

I have been looking at my daughter Cindi's blog and knew that I had opened one so when I kept exploring, huala, here it is. She has the best blog because she is so creative and the pics with the camera she has turn out perfect. She is writing to Kurt every day because he is in a hospital rotation that keeps him busy. We can't wait to see them at Christmas. Mae and Luke and their dog mac make for the best subjects and we can see them growing while they are being photographed each day. That is so exciting. We love our family so much and are so thankful for them. Thank you Cindi for making it possible for us to be right there with you. Mom and Dad.