Hey Everyone,

We’d like to wish you all a happy New Year, as we leave 2011 behind, and begin 2012.  We’ve had a relatively quiet holiday season, as there were very few of us who stayed on the base over the break.

Gemma and David

Gemma’s recovery from the surgery has been going well.  She had her stitches out the other day, and under doctor’s orders, she’s going for walks everyday.  She’s still regaining her strength, so she’s not walking far right now, but will be walking further, as she get’s her steam back.  We just got back for a walk down by the beach with the kids.  It’s beautiful and sunny, as I’m sure it is where you’re reading this from

The kids had a wonderful Christmas; any time where they can eat as much candy as they want is wonderful.  They’ll head back to school on Tuesday, as everything get’s back into gear.

The two of us have the rest of the week off before we start back.  Gemma has appointments on Wednesday and Thursday for her US visa.  She’s been using visa waivers for the last couple of years, when she needs to cross, but she’ll be getting a B1/B2 visa, which will be good for 10 years.  It will make travel a whol lot more convenient.

After the break, we’ll be in a season of preparation for the School of Worship, that’s scheduled to start in April.  Gemma will be able to focus more of her attention on the kids, now that her health is starting to improve.  Steve has also picked up a few extra responsibilities with one of our IT guys leaving. He’ll be overseeing the YWAM web site…which you may notice, looks a lot like this one.

Anyway, have a wonderful 2012!

Steve and the kids at the beach.