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Sisters, Sisters : there were never such devoted sisters.

Singing by the piano, of course I look like a total geek, the only one singing, hahhaaaa.

These are some pictures from our family get together at the Anderson's over Christmas time. I just can't believe how amazing each one of my sisters is to me. They each teach me amazing things and lead by example. We all have such very different personalities, but we're similar enough to all be such great friends!! What a blessing it is to have sisters like these!!

Amber McClure's address:

Texas McAllen Mission

200 W LaVista Ave.

McAllen, TX 78501-2131

Many of you have asked for her address, so I thought I'd pass it on! She'd love to hear from you even if its a Christmas letter or whatever.

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Wednesday night Matt and I were both very low, depressed. Another tumor, more decisions, bla bla bla. Interestingly enough the next day we both felt great, we also saw a change like this in our parents that day as well. I really feel like this is in response to all the prayers that have been coming from you. So thank you so much for your help. I know Heavenly Father is listening to us and it overwhelms me because sometimes I forget. But thank you for lending your support, we have physically, literally felt it change us!

My Stationery Business, More Cancer

Pictured here are my newest additions to my stationery business. I found some cute colored notecards/envelopes to make some fun inexpensive stationery to sell.

So as we enter the new year our lives are quickly picking up pace. I jumped right into primary stuff, trying to start my craft/stationery business, and work. While Matt jumped into his new calling, work, and school. There has been a lot of family issues as our father-in-law's condition continues to decline. They found an attitional tumor in his body yesterday. It is in his hip. So now they are thinking of doing a hip replacement and then maybe some radiation in that area as well as his back.

But we are blessed because it's not an immediate death situation in any way. Hopefully its just a matter of time, treatments, and healing. We continue to try to find the positives and ways to be grateful as we go through this dark hour.

At work today I taught my first lesson of our new program. This program is about dating and relationships. So far we got really great feedback from the students. But we will continue to tweek it a bit as we go along. Teaching these extra classes also gives me a little extra income!!

I sure have had my faith tested lately as trials arise. Having a testimony of eternal families sure has helped me. I am armed with knowledge as we go through hard times so that I know I will be with those I love forever.

Amber McClure sent me a card saying how much she misses all of us. She is soon leaving from the MTC for her mission in Texas. She is doing well and is nervous but excited about the time ahead of her. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers, I know she loves and misses you. I told her how dad remembered to pray for her during the "Christmas Prayer," she loved that!

Does anyone else watch the biggest loser? I just love that show. I watched it last night, it always inspires me. How funny is it that they brought back a new American Gladiators? I remember watching that show in the 80's.

Amber's going on a mission

Many of you know my dear friend Amber. She joined the church a few years ago and is now leaving for a spanish speaking mission in McAllen, Texas. Saturday her aunt had a goodbye party for her. This photo was taken there. She is very enthusiastic and will make a fantastic missionary. She leaves today, Monday for Utah, and reports to the MTC Wednesday. She will be missed here in cincinnati as she is a lively and active girl. I am so excited for her to get to serve. She has been wanting to do this since she was baptised and now its finally here!

Please feel free to write, you know it will mean a lot to her:

Sister Amber Channell McClure

Texas McAllen Mission

Provo MTC

2005 N 900E

Provo, UT 84604