Top Moments of 2013

1.  Trimmed the gigantic holly bush in front of the house.  After five weekends and the use of three different ladders, it was finished.

2.  Took frequent neighborhood walks - passed Larew Avenue, the big wooded lot, Lewis Apartments and Noel Street along the way. 

3.  Enrolled Christina in Classical Conversations; sent Daniel on his way to live in Maple Valley, WA; helped Maria make preparations for studying in New Zealand after graduating from high school in May.

4.  Hung white Christmas lights in basement to create a cool atmosphere for the young adults who hang out here on Sunday evenings.

5.  Read a good number of books and re-read some others.

6.  Celebrated our 25^th wedding anniversary.

7.  Worked with staff at the Centers for Independent Living to improve the lives of West Virginia’s with disabilities.

8.  Showed up at Sunday services each week in order to make space for what God is doing in our community of believers.

9.  Talked to Jeff about his work as an engineer, to Dan about the goings on in the neighborhood, to Betty about her yard and to Jen about her Germanic heritage.

10.  Helped friends who are starting a church for the down and outers, drug addicts and prostitutes of 3^rd Avenue.

11.  Took some photos, played with Chelsea, wrote notes, mowed the lawn a few dozen times, mourned a friend, cleaned the basement, fed the birds, offered hospitality to friends…

12.  Lived fully in our immediate locale where we found context for living steadily and deeply in God.