Thanksgiving 2014

As we weave through the seasons of life, we witness change in ourselves and others. This past year Seth married Sarah and Elisabeth said yes to Corey. Suzanne finished her first year as principal at Rye Elementary and I became a commuter pastor.

The holidays have changed as well. Thanksgiving was a feast of four - Suzanne, my sister, Jackie, Elisabeth and I. The best turkey ever (fresh herbs and butter under the skin was key), and 6" of snow. A white Thanksgiving! Our children are now making choices at the holidays between families and we are experiencing the truly "empty nest." No tears here though. We are happy when they are happy, and happy they are!

Seth took a new job at WordStream in Boston and is doing well, selling software to customers around the world. His wife, Sarah, took a job with IBM and became pregnant with their first child in July!!! Last week we learned it was a boy; top contender for names: Carter Alexander. Elisabeth continues at Vital Design as a graphics designer and go to photo-shoot girl. She also does shoots for families on the side and is trending towards a nice little avocation on the side. Corey got his real estate license and has closed on several properties. He also will be in the Naval Reserves and continues with carpentry projects in the area. Busy guy and gifted!

Suzanne has exceeded expectations at Rye (no surprise) and created a culture of excellence and compassion among staff and parents. It is much more responsibility than Washington, better pay and an opportunity to stretch her already considerable skills. I secured a literary agent who has put two manuscripts before publishers, with no positive results as of yet.

Over the years I have often thought of that verse in Psalm 16, "The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." I am thankful beyond measure for my family and for all of the blessings that flow from the God who has guided us to this point.