What a year, huh? I think it goes without saying that our family has had an exciting year. As I reflect on the many highlights, I’d like to share some with you;

• Our friends John & Mary “left it all” and committed to serving as full time missionaries in Mexico
• Vacationing to Cannon Beach with our friends Roy & Joy
• Rod’s ordination and interim position in Lynnwood
• Diane chairing Women’s Retreat @ SVA
• Rod’s sister Tina delivered our beautiful little nephew, Maxwell James
• Diane completed her second Danskin Sprint Triathlon
  
• Our son came in 2nd overall in the division in wrestling
• Our daughter found a love of softball
• Our family went to Canby Grove for the C&MA’s Family Camp
• Rod left his 10-year career as a commercial electrician to accept a Lead Pastorate in Eagle River, Alaska
• We sold our home in Snoqualmie
• Diane got a job at a financial institution in the same building her father built 25-years previously
• We now have a pet - a parakeet named Lola
  
• We had our first of many (we hope) house guests and were excited to share our Alaskan adventure with;

* John and Mary who spent nine days with us celebrating a “Misfit Christmas”

* Rod’s parents, Mike and Deb who came for a great (but too short) six day visit also celebrating Christmas and getting some good quality time with their grandchildren

• We rang in the New Year with our new church family playing games, laughing and building community

This has been a large year. We are forever grateful for each one of you who has supported and encouraged us to get where we are today; our lives are richer for having family and friends who love and support us the way you do, thank you!

We wish each of you a very Happy Holiday Season and a life-transforming New Year!

For Him,

The Polar Poepping’s

P.S. - please feel free to leave a comment and let us know how YOU are doing!!