Merry Christmas from the Noblins!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This year has had many ups and downs but if there were not challenges we would not be as alert to the blessings of the Lord. One of the biggest blessings was the birth of our fourth grandchild, Peter David on July 22th. (Peter is in Mark's lap grinning!) What a healthy, happy little boy! After returned from Uganda this summer the Noblins couldn't wait to get to Columbus, Ohio to visit their family. Samuel, Stephen, Hannah and Peter were a joy to be around along with their daughter Audrey and her husband Chris.

Below they are enjoying a new bicycle for Stephen and the wonderful weather. Walks around the neighborhood, swinging at the playground, reading stories at the library, visiting the zoo and exploring on nature walks kept the three oldest children on the go with their grandparents. Audrey and Chris were glad to have some help with the laundry and other household duties as they adjusted to the new arrival of Peter.

Christmas is the time to reflect and enjoy your families. God bless you richly as you show the love of Jesus to family and friends.