December updates...

It seems as thought this year has been a blur, especially the last month.  Matthew has completed another semester, one more and he will have a degree in Philosophy.  He will graduate in the Spring and we are so proud.  Sheila just received her Certified Nursing Assistant license and is looking for a job as a CNA and beginning school at the local junior college.  Claire had another surgery where they removed two protruding screws from the hardware in her back as well as replaced a shunt in her spine.  She is recovering nicely and has regained some strength.  We are so grateful for her improvement since the surgery.  Kieran was just advanced to the adult class, given his size and strength, and all of the boys, Kieran, Thomas and Joseph, advanced in belt testing.  John turned two years old and Fulton, Michael, and Stephen have been anxiously waiting for Christmas.  We have had a very busy month, and now that the Christmas season is upon us we are thoroughly enjoying this time to pray together and reflect on the precious gifts that we have received from God.  Merry Christmas to you and many blessings in the New Year!