Some Dears

December 19, 2024 | My Jottings

My middle daughter Carolyn and her husband Jeremy always host a lovely Christmas party at their home. There’s always a sumptuous spread of appetizers and Christmas treats, music, games, and general holiday cheer. I spent the evening visiting and reminiscing with some of my favorite people.

In this post I shared about how so much of my life would not have turned out the way it has without one woman and her family — Yvonne. She is my late husband Michael’s aunt, and the reason he and I (weirdly) met, married, and raised our family in Minnesota.

From left to right: Jenifer (Frank and Yvonne’s youngest daughter), Yvonne, me, Sara (my youngest), and Carolyn.

I’m giving thanks today for the providence of God, in making sure I met this family when I was eighteen years old, completely unaware of the trials that were ahead. They are part of His story of mercy and joy in my life.