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Happy 2012!!!!!

Hard to believe we are already into the second month of 2012.  Things here have been crazy, as usual.  We are finally through going to Columbus Indiana as Shyann is home again.  Things are going well, but not without challenges. 

Christmas was good.  We got a really nice gift from a very good friend.  We received a Barnes & Noble Nook Color, and Robin received an Kindle Touch.  We like the functionality of the Nook better than the Kindle, but the eInk on the Kindle is really nice.  We already had a First Edition Nook that we got last summer, so eInk was nothing new.  Although the Nook Color was meant of me (I think) I prefer the eInk of the First Edition Nook over the color screen of the Nook Color.  Either way, we can both put over 1500 books on each device...not bad for avid readers like us!!!!

 Ellie has been working steady at Spring Mill Bread Company, helping us out on Tuesday's and Fridays.  It's been really great having my wife able to work beside me a few days a week.  I hate getting up so early in the morning (one day a week I have to be up at 2:30am to be at work at 3:30am) but it pays the bills.  Spring Mill is all the job Ellie has right now, and we are blessed that our boss continues to use Ellie to fill the gaps that come up.  It helps us pay bills, and it helps Spring Mill Bread Co. running.

We've had a very mild winter this year...at least compared to last year.  We have not had any single digit low days, and have not really had much snow or ice.  Last year by this time we had already had over 2 feet of snow and one ice storm.  In fact one year ago today we had 4 inches of snow.  Today we had some rain, but temps in the 40's.  I'll take that any day over snow or ice.

It looks like Ellie and I are going to Camp Illinana this July.  Camp Illiana is a Christian youth summer camp located about an hour south of Terre Haute.  I am trying out to be a bassist or guitarist in the worship band, and Ellie will probably do crafts or work in the kitchen.  After Robin got back from camp last year I decided that I would to Camp Illiana this year, and I am going forward with that desire. 

At home...things could be better.   We have serious problems with our van.  (Vehicle problems...what else is new....LOL)  Our van needs new tires, a battery, and has something wrong with the ignition system.  God has brought us this far, and He will get us the rest of the way, but we still don't know how.  We'll trust, and it will happen.  We are also having problems with our furnace, and our guttering is still in disrepair after last year's tornado.  So far the house (we rent) is holding up fine, but please pray that things hold together. 

WOW...a webpage update after only a month...I better watch it...I may update again next month.  Super Bowl is tomorrow.  I don't care about the game, but it's a good excuse to eat junk food, drink a couple of beers, and have a good time.  Enjoy the game, enjoy life.

Remember that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.   No one loves you more than the Father.  He is a ever present help in time of need.  When you call on Jesus, all things are possible....Even snow in July!!!!

Hugs, and please pray for us.

Dave & Ellie, Robin and Shyann