Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas from the Olympic Peninsula! Snow came on the morning of December 20 and left in the afternoon. Whatever the season, we still see this spectacular view of the bay and the trees from our kitchen window. The picture also shows you a bit of Mike’s gardening.

Our shed was converted to a guest cabin, and we learned that “if you build it, they will come!” We invited guests from the Seattle area, and as far away as Missouri, and had the pleasure of showing people the sights of the Olympic Peninsula. But our favorite guests are our grandchildren. Lucy, the oldest, is four.

In February, our grandson Freddie, 2, received a very serious burn on his left hand from touching an iron. After two skin grafts, and diligent physical therapy by his amazing and dedicated mother, our daughter Caitlin, Freddie was dismissed from the doctor’s treatment in December. He is expected to have complete, normal use of the hand.

 

A highlight of 2013 for the Roarks was the birth of our second granddaughter, Penelope Louise, October 5.

 

In November, our son Chris and his wife Chanda came back from Thailand where they are missionaries. We had an early Christmas with them, and they are now visiting her family and other friends before returning to Thailand in February.