We wish you a healthy Christmas

We are happy this Christmas that things seem to be getting better for those members of our family who have been having some physical trials lately.

Last week Papa got both knees replaced.

Andrew loved the perfect-sized ice chips at the hospital. And the treats Nona had in her purse.

Papa is doing much better every day, with the right exercises and such great care from Nona. She's such an example to me of patience and concern.

We always have Aunt Sarah (JB's little sister) in our hearts -- because of her heart. On Tuesday she underwent surgery and got a pacemaker (read about it here). Max kept calling it a peacemaker. We hope this means the start of a new, healthier chapter in her life!

We also have been praying for Uncle Seth (my little brother), now home from his mission, because his back has not been feeling well ever since he had a bike accident in Indiana. He kept serving through the pain. Now he's trying to figure out what to do next with his life!

And then Uncle Bart (JB's little brother) got hurt playing basketball (read about that here). It's no fun to see him in pain, either.

Thankfully all of My Three Sons haven't needed any stitches or casts or things like that, even though they sure wrestle and jump and fall like they want to go to the ER. We do have some stubbed toes, sniffles, coughs and the rest going on this winter. But we can get through those.