Hey Everybody!
I just wanted to officially thank everyone for all our gifts, cards and thoughts during the holiday season. We both miss you all so much. The holidays just aren't the same without family around, but we made the most of our Christmas together.

Aunt Donna, I have to tell you that Richard and I got our DVD tonight, and let me tell you, we both really needed that. Richard said, "It was the coolest!" We laughed so hard!! It was so creative and so well put together. You have to tell all the kids how much we enjoyed it and how good it was to see all of them. You truely have a beautiful family. Oh, and tell Nana she's been holding back on me. I never knew she could shake it like that! Anyway, I just wanted you and your family to know how much it lifted our spirits and gave a sense of home during the holidays!

Well, I guess that's all I can think to say right now. We love you all so much and are praying that each of you have a wonderful New Year. Please keep Richard in your prays as he is preparing to leave for his 6 month deployment on January 9th. I'll try to keep everyone informed about where he is and what he's doing as I find out. I hope to hear from all of you, too.

Love,
Richard and Mandy