For the past several decades the Carvers have created and mailed Christmas greetings, but alas, along with many other changes we needed to skip that tradition this year. In a nod to Charles Dickens, here’s our “Christmas Carol.”
PAST:
We enjoyed trips to Boulder,CO to visit Mitch in his new post as head of campus at Fusion Academy, went to Oregon wine country with friends, and San Diego to visit Allie & Jared and our granddog Ella. Mike enjoyed a summer of golf and I did some preschool subbing, watched baby Dori on Fridays and enjoyed our season of sunshine. Mike’s dad passed in July and The Colonel is missed. Then came Mike’s cancer diagnosis- BAH HUMBUG, INDEED!
PRESENT:
It’s been almost two months since his 7 week intensive treatment ended. Fatigue and feeding tube are still our new normal, but he is working a little bit (Pro Nexus & Wingman) and taking small bites/drinks. Our local kids & grandchildren pop over to entertain Poppy. Nick is busy in the finance world and golfs every chance he has. Sarah started working part time at the Y and manages her family: Gracie (6) started kindergarten and loves it, and Dominick (almost 3) golfs with his daddy and is such a joy to be around. TJ and Erica got engaged this October and their Dori just turned one and is about to walk!
FUTURE:
Mike has a scan on the 30th-praying that his cancer has been eradicated. We look forward to simple joys of eating meals together at home and going to restaurants. We dream about trips.
Mitch has met a special someone and we’re excited to meet Lyndsey next week!
God has been so good to our family despite this hard season. Allie & Jared are expecting a baby in May, and TJ and Erica are having a little sister for Dori in June.
We want to thank ALL of our family, friends, church family, neighbors and medical team for the care and love you’ve shown us this Fall. We know that God is with us and for us. We wish recovery was faster but we’re reminded to wait well.
“If it seems slow in coming,wait. It’s on the way. It will come right on time.” Habakkuk 2:3
Merry Christmas! May you know God’s love and be blessed in 2025.
Mike, Jane, Mitch, Allie & Jared, TJ & Erica, Sarah & Nick,
Gracie, Dominick, Dori & Thor
Merry Christmas Jane. I prayed for your family this morning. Wishing you both a blessed and peaceful 2025.
ReplyDeleteLove you all so much!
ReplyDeleteJane, thank you for this Christmas letter. I am praying for you and Mike. Love you, friend and sister in Christ.
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