Merry Christmas
From Our Home
To Yours
What’s been
going on. . .
Wow, once again two years for a newsletter. That stinks, with todays technology and each
year I say I’ll stay on top of this and work on it throughout the year so it
won’t sneak up on me in December, but here it more than half way through the
month and I’m just deciding I’ll send out a newsletter. A lot has happened in the past two years so
I’ll condense the best I can.
A few of the highlights from 2016 included both Aubre
& Tyler graduated from Delaware Technical Community College.
The Philadelphia 3Day for the Cure was held early
October and once again I was on the medical team while Dale helped with the
food service team. We continue to devote
our time and passion to this amazing cause.
So now to review 2017 and praying it was a good
one for each of you. We’ve lost loved
ones and gained new family members this year.
In January, Dale-Ross married Samantha in a quiet
courthouse ceremony where Aubre was a witness.
I started
my dream job the end of 2016 and completed orientation early 2017. I then
started working straight midnights. This
was a bit of a challenge to tackle to try and get some ‘real’ sleep.
In
March, I traveled to North Carolina for a women’s conference with the ‘Biker
Babes’ group from Freedom Biker Church that Dale and I attend. What a blessing of a weekend it was.
During
the spring, we noticed that Jade, our bulldog was rapidly going downhill. We watched as she developed a doggie version
of dementia. She was quickly losing
weight and got to the point she could no longer get up. Very sadly, we helped her cross the Rainbow
Bridge in May.
May was
a very busy month! Early in May, Dale
& Sam had a reveal party for the new baby who would be joining our
family. We waited in anticipation as
they cut into the cake to see if it was pink or blue! Bella wanted pink as did Cullen (he didn’t
want to share his toys)!
Aubre
started her dream job with CCHS (the same hospital I work for) in the Emergency
Department. She absolute LOVES her job
and what she is doing!
Later in
May, Dale and I journeyed to Seattle for another Alaskan Cruise on the Disney
Wonder. We were able to meet up with my
friend Lynn and her family again. Then
took the Amtrak to Vancouver where we boarded the Wonder. We met some great new friends, whom we are
looking forward to cruising again with.
The main photo at the top of the newsletter was
taken in Endicott Arms as we cruised real close to that beautiful glacier. This
photo is also on deck that day, wrapped in the amazing blanket one of our new
friends made for me!
In June, Dale’s father was diagnosed with
esophageal cancer. He was given a glim prognosis so we made the best of making
memories. He was hoping to live until the future great grandchild would be
born.
In July, I bought a brand-new car! I had loved my
Saturn but since they no longer made them I did my research and finally decided
on a Toyota Rav4! I love my new car!
The Philadelphia 3-Day for the Cure moved to
August. As someone on the medical crew this was a nightmare. The heat and
humidity were not a good factor for walking 60 miles. Thankfully, the weather
was beyond perfect and our walkers did well.
September 3rd, Dale & I celebrated
our 34th wedding anniversary with a baby shower for Sam &
Dale-Ross.
Early in October, Dale, Aubre and I traveled to
Disney to celebrate Dale’s birthday! What a great, but too short trip.
On our last day in Disney we got the call that Sam
was in labor & Dale’s dad had taken for the worse. We traveled home that
day, hoping and praying to make it home for everyone.
We welcomed McKenzie Rose at 3am on Sunday,
October 8th. She joined the world with some complications and spent
a week in the NICU.
On October 10th, we said goodbye to
Dale’s Dad. He met his goal, heard his
great granddaughter had been born and then new it was ok to go. He was no longer in pain and we share our
faith knowing we will see him again when we get to heaven.
So, this year, we have joy and sorry, but live
knowing that the Lord is in control.
We wish you and your family a Very Merry
Christmas.
Love,
Patty & Dale
Aubre & Tyler
pjstev222@yahoo.com
302-229-9519