We're finishing up the semester on campus, and it has been busy! I did some Christmas outreaches on campus last week, and Aaron was meeting with numerous students wrapping things up with them. Then we went to Rochester this weekend to visit some friends. It was great seeing them, and we were also able to stop up to the ICU to see some of our favorite doctors and nurses (Hi to the Mayo staff!). Everything there was so familiar, and it was a little wierd to be there without Payton there. That's where she spent most of her life. But I'm still glad we stopped and were able to visit for a little bit. I so miss my Sweet Pea, and it's hard to come up onto these "firsts" (like Christmas) without her here.
We hope you are all doing well. Christmas is always a busy time of year, but this year I feel a renewed appreciation for why we celebrate Christmas..."for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior"... We pray that the truth of this Savior (and what He came to save us for) is real to each one of you...And not just knowing it, but making Christ - His life, death, and resurrection - a part of your life. much love, the Joneses :)
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Well said! Thanks for the reminder. I am praying for you this Christmas season... that the Lord would make His face shine upon you with greater strength than ever before.
love you,
alli
Aaron and Heather - The precious picture of Payton on our refrigerator reminds us to pray for you. Thank you for sharing the poem that you got. I copied it out for future reference to those suffering loss as we minister to those in need here at HOPE EFC. May God grant you in supernatural ways the peace Christ came to give us all.
Pastor Ken and Sherie Bergstedt
Christmas = Charlie Brown Christmas movie
and that = awesome speech by Linus about Jesus and how sweet He is.
That pretty much rocks my face.
pluss the Grinch!
We feel so blessed to know that our children trust Jesus as their Saviour and strive to walk with Him daily and share His love and light with those they meet. We continue to be amazed at your strength throughout this grieving process.
Christmas is a wonderful season of love and giving, being grandparents to our little Payton is a "gift" we will cherish forever. We love you both so much and look forward to sharing Christmas with you. Dad & Mom Jones
We continue to pray for you guys - especially during this holiday season. Abby still asks to see the Payton movie when she sees one of us on the computer (Holly's photo slide show) and she reminds us to pray for "Payton mommy and daddy too". You have not been forgotten sweet ones! much love,
Josh, Tammy & Abby
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