Gratitude
is the key to happiness
Dennis Prager
Lij & Lis
Eowyn & Aaliyah
March 16, Aaliyah was born and her big sister could not believe she had a live baby to hold! The wonder and pride in Eowyn's eyes as she first held Aaliyah gave me a glimpse of God and how He must view us when we allow Him to hold us.
Lis returned to work part-time and Elijah passed the FAA Airframe and Powerplant exams and is now a fully licensed A&P Mechanic. In January he'll begin working on endorsements to his Private Pilot license. They were able to spend a whirlwind two weeks for Christmas in MN . . . what a gift!
Sam & Kaity
This child has the BEST laugh! Just listen and you'll be cheered up :)
Fagan
The unadulterated joy and innocence in his laughter reminds me that, while we have joy here on earth, full joy that has no shadow awaits us in heaven. He is one of the most laid-back kids I have ever witnessed.
During the summer they drove the 18 hours and graciously introduced Fagan to his great-Oma in Canada, as well as other family. Fagan and birthday buddy Uncle Dan make us all smile.
Dan
He's back at Crown College and will graduate this spring. He taught three weeks of adult Sunday School entitled, "Christians and Culture" as well as opening a Turning Point USA Chapter at Crown. Well, kinda. Crown said no, so Dan started a student organization entitled "Freedom Club" using all TPUSA materials :) He ran his first marathon alongside a friend, mentor and highly experienced long-distance runner. Dan acknowledged that he wouldn't have finished the race without AJ's suggestions, encouragement and buck-up-and-work-through-the-pain coaching. (Kinda reminds me of how God deals with us!) Dan and his girlfriend, Tabitha, can still be seen at church and around town as they lead busy lives, involved in numerous activities.
Joe
High school is now a thing of the past with the Gust clan, as Joe graduated this year! He preached during our church's Senior Sunday service, on the theme of "What's Next?" Joe returned to Dunwoody to continue his education in electrical engineering and as he kindly answers my questions about his day, I see his mouth moving and I hear that he's talking, but I'm confident it's not the same English language I know. Listening to Joe talk reminds me of my relationship with God as He gives instructions in the Bible and my darkened mind is wondering how I can know more about the language my Saviour speaks so I can more fully understand what He's saying.
Dave & Shirley
After 35 years of marriage, we embarked on a six-day, seven-state motorcycle trip with friends, Jim and Julie. What a mix of fun and challenge as we rode the whole trip through sun, rain and wind!
You can find us holding hands, hugging our Grands, and chasing after more of the freedom found only in Jesus Christ. May you know Him more deeply this year than you did last.
