As 2009 comes to a close we can't help but look back and see what has happened. So let's think for just a moment; in February we learned we would be grandparents. What a joy to anticipate the birth of a child. Ellington Elise Connerley arrived on Friday, October 2, 2009, weighing 9 pounds and 5 ounces. Yes, that's right, Lane gave birth to a nine pounder and lived to tell about it although she had doubts there for a while.
October also saw Willie's Dad, O. D. Jackson heading off for a trip to the Philippines. It was a military tour that celebrated the invasion of Leyte. They were there 65 years to the day.
In November, Reagan went to Africa. Isn't that wild? She went to Africa. I can't imagine. Our church took a group for a mission trip and we were thrilled that Reagan would be able to go. But because of the trip, she was not here to receive her honors when named to Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities. We are so proud of Reagan. She is a great student and leader at Mississippi College.
Willie and I haven't done the traveling that some of the rest of our family has done, but we are trying to hold down the fort and be where we are needed when we are needed. Christmas Day saw all of us together although Bryant, LeAnna, Robert, Lane and Ellington didn't make it to our house until lunchtime. We enjoyed being able to have everyone together at one time. I am sure you are aware that becomes more difficult to accomplish as your children grow and the family makeup changes. As we look toward 2010, we are hopeful that we will continue to see the blessings of the Lord on our family. 2009 has been a good year and we expectently look toward 2010.
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