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WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!



Boy howdy did we ever have a wonderful Christmas. Our family is blessed beyond measure with people that care about us and reach out to us. Merrill and I so firmly believe that God called us to the ministry of adopting His Special Children. We know that He has always provided for all of our needs and most of our wants. To God Be The Glory. Once again He came through for us. Christmas is a harder time for many and we are no exception. We plan for it, work towards that goal and then do the best we can. Still to provide Christmas for so many is hard no matter who you are. For many years we have had a Secret Santa. This year was no exception.


A wonderful group from Reno picked our family and the elves got to work. They asked for what each person wanted and also a list of things they needed. They worked tirelessly and then delivered more gifts than we could have ever imagined. It was wonderful. Everything was wrapped up so beautifully. Then on top of that, they bought grocery's. There was so much food that we had a hard time finding a place to put it all. It was so fun to watch the children as they eyed many things that I never buy. They can't wait for school to start again so they can take snack pudding packs.


Christmas morning came and the fun was about to begin. We all took turn opening our gifts and it was wonderful to see their joy with each and every package. Micah just had to get his head phones on and listen to the MP3 player. He was bouncing up and down on his ball. Joey just couldn't wait to get his train set put together and up and running. Mordachi wanted to play with it or wear it all at once. He just did not know which to do first. McClain was still so sock that he just really opened his gifts and then went back to sleep. We found out the next day that he actually had strep throat. Poor little guy. LisaMarie couldn't get a CD fast enough to listen to her boom box. She loves singing with the music.I think that Jericho and Joseph were just a bit overwhelmed with it all. They did enjoy their gifts and have played with them a lot over the past few days. Jesse and Jeremy were total teens. Almost too cool for all of this. However it was fun to see them in their flannel sleep pants at night, new jackets on as we have gone to town and shopping to spend their gift cards.


Merrill and I were also surprised with a nice gift card and then the children got together at church and made us scarves. How do you pick whose you are going to wear? So when we went out, I just did them all proud and wore them all. Everyone guessed what I had received for Christmas.

McClain and Mommy, with all her scarves, getting ready
to go see Dr. Pintar.
(below) Dr. Pintar, Mom, LisaMarie, Joey and McClain
wearing all my scarves.
Yes, Christmas was wonderful. A very special Thank You the RSCVA for helping to make it so.
Love to all, Roberta, Merrill, Jesse, Jeremy, Micah, Mordachi, Jericho, LisaMarie, Joseph, McClain and Joey.

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Anonymous said…
I remember many a Christmas when our family was blessed by the generosity of community giving. Our tree was never bare underneath, nor the table bare in spite of the meagor funds welfare checks provided my mom for her family. Hugs and blessings to those that come to your side to help your family have a wonderful Christmas. Love, Tari
7:41 PM
Anonymous said…
roberta and Merrill sounds like the perfect Christmas a house full of happiness and love...what else do you need...sounds like the kids got some pretty cool gifts too....thanx for sharing your memories and your special family with all of us... wendy
5:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Y'all have such a wonderful family and y'all bless so many people in so many ways. You touch countless lives everywhere you go. It is wonderful that you are able to recieve blessings in return. I'm glad y'all had such a wonderful Christmas. God is so good. Love to all. Aunt Tammy
6:05 PM
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