First of all, we want to wish all of you a very happy new year! We can’t say how much all of your love and support has helped these last 6 months, but please know that they have. One of these days we will be writing you all personally, but until then, please know how much we appreciate it.
My apologies that I’ve been a bit slow on the blog. It actually did me good to hear from a few of you wondering why we had not posted. I was wondering if anyone read this?! I guess I have my answer. We are doing well, and Rob is improving by the day.
We have had a wonderful few weeks. First Mike and Linda came from Seattle. Mike was here for some of the worst times this summer, and it was great that he could be with Rob doing so well now. Both of them have been a great support, and we really enjoyed our time together. Thanks so much for visiting guys. We know that it is a hellish trip from Seattle, but your being here meant so much to us.
Although our lives have changed and we are much more quiet these days, we still managed a lot of giggles. Linda gave us a really cool x-mas ornament, it was the only one that found it’s way to the tree this year, but it is one we will always cherish. Here are the pictures we put inside of it.
For the Christmas days we had some very quiet time just enjoying being together. I think we are both happy to say that we did absolutely nothing. We enjoyed being still, eating some good food, and sitting around the fire.
We had a spectaular visit from Anne, Mick, Tom, Luke and Oliver for the New Years. We had loads of fun playing together, having nice chats, cooking up feasts, and blowing off fireworks into the wee hours. I have to say, nothing has made Rob smile so much as talking with the guys and sharing all of their love and affection. Hey Struebels, you guys are great!
Here are some photo’s from our time. My apologies if they are not formatted well, but I hope you understand.
And Ellyn & Rob were the best hosts! It wasn’t hellish at all to get there but even if it had been, it easily would have been worth it. Hanging together in person can’t be beat! All our love for a happy, HEALTHY, 2010!
Love, Lin
Being together is what it’s all about.
That is the greatest healer of ‘them’ all, if you ask me. Which you didn’t, but still.
Albert keeps me posted and forwarded this and another blog to me.
He’s ever so involved and impressed by it all.
My dearest wish for you two is ‘just’ to be happy.
xxx
THE PHOTOS ARE GREAT – wish we could have been there to see everyone but we did enjoy our webcam visit on Christmas. We will definitely plan to visit in the spring.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Love to all of you,
Mom (Dad too)
P.S. Love Jansen’s coat – very stylish, Daisy is jealous.
Wow, this is looking real nice and cheerful. We are very happy for you you’ve had such a wonderful start of 2010!!!!
love,
Tanja & kids
Hi you two – you look great! I read all your posts and look forward to them, so keep em coming when you have the time. Glad things are going well. Nothing wrong with quiet – best quality time if you ask me.
Lots of Love,
Jo