Beneath the Christmas Star

From Inside the Book:

As I look back on the last twenty-five years, I realize that the time has elapsed

so very quickly. Numerous life-altering events have occurred in our family:

weddings, births, birthdays, graduations, awards, engagements, travel adven-

tures, relocations, job changes, accomplishments, some sadness, occasional

disappointments and oh, so many blessings.

Every year, during our celebration under the tree, I have read my annual

Christmas letter to you. As I tried to capture all of the years' happenings and

the reflections from this grandmother's heart, it became my family history

record. Memories were written and stored for all of these years.

So, this Christmas I have compiled these twenty-five letters, this book,

which is my gift to each one of you. Please know that these were initially

written at a specific time and place in all of our lives. And with the reviews,

very little was changed from the original writings. This is our story as seen

through my eyes.

The theme that certainly transcends all the many recounts of activities

and memorable moments, is my love for you. You are the reason that I hold

so much joy in my heart. I will continue to thank God for allowing me to be

your mother, mother-in-law, and grandma.