Christmas with the Guam Merrells

Christmas in Guam with the Merrells--a quick run-down.
As most of you are starting Christmas Day, Kathy & I are finishing ours. It's been a good celebration.
Yesterday, we had guests for breakfast. Alex, Dani, Bekah, Micah, Isaiah, Selah, & Meleah. 9 people filled our apartment, but it was filled with fun. The kids went home to watch a movie--they also live on campus--so we actually had adult conversation for almost an hour. Prior to our guest's arriving, while Kathy finished the prep for breakfast, I took one of our students to the airport. We aren't sure this is the best thing for this student--going to the mainland to work for a semester--kind of shaky looking family connection there. Please pray. Kathy needed to practice some music, I put in a couple of hours on a campus maintenance project and we both did some last minute shopping. Last night Kathy and I both had part in our Guam church's candlelight service. Prior to the service there was a soup and bread supper. We enjoyed the meal and the program.

This morning we had a light breakfast on the beach, came home & opened presents, then went to some dear friends' house for a great meal at noon. I think there were 10 of us there. On the way home, we stopped at the Hyatt to see the decorations. That's a real gingerbread house. Then we spent the rest of the evening relaxing.

We miss those of you on the other side, but we had a good couple of days. We pray yours is good, as well.

Like the enlightened Scrooge, we are seeking to live in the Spirit of Christmas all year long.

H&K