Christmas Card 2012

Dear Family and Friends,                                                        December 2012

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”What a wonderful assurance we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ! He came and conquered death with its strength and sting. Not only that, but he also gave us the victory over death through his incomprehensible sacrifice. Such love is beyond our feeble understanding. All we can do is willingly and lovingly offer him our lives in return, yet why would he want them? Even for him to accept us in our filthy wretched state speaks of his amazing love and grace. “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15:57-58 (ESV) May we strive to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in this forthcoming year. May our love of his great love for us stir us to action in humble adoration of our King of Kings.

Another year comes to a close and hints of another year just ahead. It has been a blessed year for the Seth Streblow family with a variety of happenings that whether seemingly good or bad, have culminated to bring us where we are today – alive and well.

 

Seth remains our faithful leader and provider, as well as our source of many happy times together. He has taken up reading chapter books to the children in the evenings which they all seem to enjoy with much enthusiasm once they settle down from the excitement of “Papa's home!” It has been wonderful to have him home a little more often and before the children are in bed.

 

Charity is very close to delivering baby number four, due on the twenty-seventh of December. We are all looking forward to our new arrival, and anticipate some happy adjustments as we add another little one to the clan. School has been a more aggressive learning experience this year since we have graduated from just letters and numbers. Having a schedule helps keep the home running smoothly.

 

Kevin is our first grader this year, and enjoys history and music. He has enjoyed being able to “help” Papa from time to time on Saturdays with various projects such as clearing snow, or working at the shop. His siblings look to him for ideas, and he is good about watching out for them.

 

Makayla is her mama's little helper – always ready to help do homemaking things. She enjoys her dolls and is very excited to hold her new baby brother or sister! Letters are still her primary hurdle in school, though she has just started to put them together to form words.

 

Brennan is our enthusiastic two year old who enjoys using a growly voice to express himself to others. He makes us all laugh and can get a bit carried away with it at times. His mama enjoys his snuggles and company throughout the day.

Happy holidays to you all! We rejoice with you as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and look forward to the beginning of a new year.

Love from,

Seth, Charity,

Kevin, Makayla, Brennan, & Baby

Streblow

(I plan to post pictures of the new baby on my blog at www.charity-s.blogspot.com. You will have to send me your email address at charityd8@yahoo.com if you are not able to view them.)