It’s pretty crazy that it’s
“that time of year” yet again. 2012 has
definitely been full of ups and downs, we have ridden the high waves and
crashed at the shore, and we have also had some calm waters in between. And yet, God never fails to amaze us and show
us his mercy and grace.
Bruce continues to countdown
his days until retirement and planning fishing trips. He had a wonderful time this year with the
guys on their annual Mammoth trip. It
was a blessing for him to be able to go.
After a long three-year battle with dementia and what was possibly
Parkinson’s disease, we said goodbye to his dad in October. It is definitely hard to let go of a loved
one, but we know without a doubt that dad has a perfect body and mind and is
spending eternity with Jesus. No greater
blessing than that!
Terri is still enjoying the
benefits of staying at home and all that entails. One would think that not having a “job” you
wouldn’t be so busy, but no, she fills her time with plenty. She loves her camera, is building a
photography business, loves on Jr. High and High school students at church and
takes care of the home. Her newest
additions, Phoenix and Ruby, the sun conure siblings, and of course, Titus the
tortoise, Roxy the bernese mountain dog and Lily, her yellow lab keep her happy
and without a dull moment!
Ryan has had a pretty amazing
year. He still works at Bob Marriott’s
and in August he rededicated his life to Jesus and is fully submitted to his
calling of being a children’s pastor! He
has been accepted at Life Pacific College (the same one where his Aunt Tawni
went!) and will be starting in January.
He moved back home in August and has an amazing girlfriend Caitlyn. We are so proud of him and looking forward to
what God has for not only him, but him and Caitlyn too!
Dylan. Our fun loving, compassionate, down to earth,
straight to the point son. He has had a changing
year too! Because of Dylan, we have
changed churches and have been so blessed.
He is still at Fullerton College, just narrowed down his major, which
will be in Management and should be transferring in about a year. He still is looking into a career in the
police department, but wants a degree before he pursues that direction. He left his job at Downtown Disney and now
works in the shipping department at Bob Marriott’s and loves it. Regular hours and no late nights, is a major
benefit. He loves routine! Him and Renee are still going strong and she
is a joy to be around. She keeps him happy
and that’s what is important!
You are all loved much, and
we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Bruce, Terri, Ryan and Dylan
Harris
“But when the right time came, God sent
his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.
God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that
he could adopt us as his very own children.”
Galatians 4:4-5
