Christmas with Friends

Recently Nick reconnected with some high school friends.  We've seen them on and off throughout the years, but now seem to be building on friendships that seem so new and old at the same time. Here Nick is skyping with fellow schoolmate-Oliver-who is serving our country in Afghanistan.  It's a modern miracle to have this type of technology before us and blessing for families who need to connect overseas.  It was humbling to say the least to be speaking to Oliver whose wife attended the party.

Our host, Kristina and Kenny, are two of the sweetest hardcore hunters I've ever met.  Soon to be married and full of love for life and each other, they blessed each guest with tastings from their recent kills-deer and boar-which was super yummy.

 (Have to brag on our girl Kristina for bagg'n the boar in the Santa hat! ) 

Lastly, we were a bit caught off guard and surprised to say the least when they announced it was "present time."  Now as a fellow lover of gift giving, I was a little overwhelmed by their generosity to say the least.  Our friend Chris decided to stock us with "top of the line wines" and the K's bought a knife for Nick and a sweet pair of gloves for me.  Best Christmas party ever!

OMR Giving

Even thought the Omaha Midnight Run has been over for 3 months, we've been busy tying up loose ends,  paying bills as they trickle in, writing thank you notes to those who supported us, and lastly-the fun part-we've been preparing to give the Hope Center and Abide their checks!

OMR's President and our Logistics Director-the brains of the operation-are seen here handing Abide founder Ron Dotzler a check for $17, 000!  Mr. Dotzler was super grateful and said that the money would be going to their children's program in inner city Omaha. 

 Last week, I had the honor of giving another $17,000 check to the founder and director of the Hope Center for Kids-Ty Schenzel. The money would be put towards their new Education Center. I was a bit embarrassed when Jason-OMR's President-said I was "the heart of OMR." Though I like to think I could be both the brains AND heart. Lol!

It's overwhelming to see what these men, whose hearts were open to the Father's will for their lives, have accomplished within my city.  It has given Nick and I hope for our future and the power to dream the impossible.

Welcome to the World Baby Claire!

Claire came into this big bright world on November 28th, 2012.  Seeing her, holding her, was this super blessed moment. Claire is our friends Missy and Jareds little miracle for sure!  Her Uncle Nick and Auntie Kassie are super excited to help her steal sugar-loaded bites of cupcakes and teach her and her brother how to be naughty for sure!