Happy New Year!

Dear Friends and Loved Ones!

Hoping you all had a wonderful, blessed Christmas with family and friends. We had Jonathan with us this year. The other kids were here at Thanksgiving, and for Christmas, they stayed home, and were with their other families. We had a cozy and warm one, with Jonny and Bruce's mom and siblings. We did something Christmas Day we've always wanted, but never have had the opportunity: we helped out at the community homeless outreach. We served meals, ministered to lonely people, cleaned tables and were so blessed! It was a wonderful experience, and I recommend it highly!
I never stop being amazed and reminded, that Jesus gave up so much to come
here as a baby human, to be born into such darkness . This time of year reminds us of all He did for us. Such great love!
As we look at the coming 2010, we look forward to all that God has in store. We are fervently packing away, cleaning, purging the house, and taking care of LOTS of "busy" ness. There's a lot to do to get ready to live in another country!
Praise report! Our son, Nathan, will be taking our dog to live with him. We are so blessed that Ice will be with our family still. Nate will be living off base, so it will work out. Besides, Icy loves Nate a lot, and they will be good buddies!
Please keep in prayer our house renters. We have yet to secure a tenant. I know God has it covered, but He uses prayer to do it!
We're looking forward to being in Germany. Sometimes this whole adventure seems like a dream. Soon enough it will become a reality! Kindof like when we are with the Lord! As we are here, doing our daily routines, our hearts look forward to being with Him. We are getting ready all our days. And then, before we know, it will happen! We'll be seeing Jesus face to face.
Until then..........our hearts are expectant, and our hands are busy!
The Lord richly bless you, and may this next year, 2010, be the best year yet. May you draw neared to God than before, and look up as we await His return!
Blessings!
Bruce and Teresa