No Christmas letter this year going snail mail!!!.....for those of you who dared to turn over the Christmas card picture and saw that we have this little blog…this is for you!
Todd- the main man…the big daddy….the “heart doctor” (as Luke used to call him when he was 4 years old)- really busy with his practice in Wheaton, Summit Clinical Services. He’s been there since 1996. We are so proud of him as he continues to change kids and families lives. He still speaks to different groups and churches quite a bit, but has slowed down on the writing thing for a while. He’s trying to play the piano a “tiny” (and I mean tiny) bit more at church. He still has the chops! Don't forget to check out www.drtodd.net. I will be married to him 20 years this June and couldn't have made a better pick! Love him more each day! Also the best dad in the entire world!
Lora- well…since I’m actually the one writing this about myself…I can be completely honest with you….I’m not sure how I’m passing nursing school but I am. I graduate and will be able to take the boards to be an RN in May. Who’d a thunk it? Most of my life, with the exception of being a wife and mom, have been put on hold as I probably put in about 40-45 hours a week in clinical hours and studies. I just finished my OB/GYN rotation at the hospital…..what a blast helping little people come into this world! New dads are HILARIOUS! I wonder if Todd was like that when Jake was born? I will do a cardiac/critical care rotation after the holiday break…I’m very much looking forward to that one. I spend many hours with my flash cards sitting on the sidelines of either a football game, basketball game or a karate tournament. I LOVE it!
Jake (15)- This child has become the best young man any parents could ask for (besides his brother too!) He has remained on the A/B honor roll, he is in the top two choirs at GHS, he just got his black belt in Shotokan karate and made the part of Johnny Casino in the Spring GHS musical Grease! “Born to Hand Jive Baby!” Jake is involved in a couple of different youth groups and has the coolest and greatest friends that we love having around our house. The house is never quiet with Jake around. So funny and makes our house a better place. This Christmas is his first with a “girlfriend”. She’s a sweetie and I think he’s a pretty good boyfriend from what we hear J
Luke (13)- What to say about Luke?….we call him the "straight man" to Jake.... constantly dry and so funny! He still has the softest heart and can’t talk about starving children anywhere without him tearing up and yet a very tough athlete. He had the privilege of being the quarterback for the 7th grade football team at GMSS this year. Loved every minute of it even though they didn’t have a great season. He will continue this whole QB thing with camps and QB training this summer. He has an amazing arm! The basketball season started as soon as football was over and he plays for the school team and a very busy travel team as well. Right now he plays basketball 7 days a week…..no joke! Also on the A/B honor roll, though he'd rather be playing sports than going to school. He also has a great group of friends that we thank God for every day. Our house is full of boys a lot of the time! If I make cookies…..they will come! He is the same height as Jake as of right now and will pass him up soon. He can’t wait for that!
I will try and keep this little blog up every so often, so check back for updates and new pics! We’re on our way to sunny Florida for Christmas this year to be with Todd’s family. We are blessed beyond belief to have such wonderful families and friends!
Love to all! He came into this world to die for us! We don’t deserve it!
