Christmas Past Part 1

Tonight I am feeling a little sentimental...mainly because Mum read some Christmas letters tonight that were from years ago. I share them with you now, because I think it is good to remember who we were, what shaped us and how much fun it is to be family!

1994 Christmas letter
Footnote:Triniti volunteered to write this as she said I couldn't remember 12 months backwards! She has the gift of palavering on just like her mother!
Dear All,
What pearls of wisdom can I possibly give to you to wish you a very happy and Jesus filled Christmas? Perhaps the best and most informative would be a run down on the last year of the Macdonald family. So, sit, relax and enjoy the journey through 1994 that the Macdonald family took and would like you to share.
Old Macdonald (that is Sommy) still continues to call himself a farmer, which includes a vegy garden (from which we are inundated with all that's healthy and fresh), a few hens and one very deranged rooster who insists on crowing at unearthly hours of the morning, a dog called Sally, lots of fruit trees and a funny looking thing that we guess is supposed to be a scarecrow, and the pride and joy. Florence. our little potty calf. As a hobby Sommy still works at the Welfare Centre.
The other old Macdonald (that is Yvonne) has been continually busy with all her volunteer work that provides the backbone to many of the Salvos, school and home functions. Another year older and with lots more grey hairs than we can actually point out (she is very good at hiding them) - Mum says it's the worry of her children, but who would believe that when she has four of the most adorable daughters in the whole wide world!!!
Linli has finished her HSC and yes thank you for heaving a big sigh of relief for her and her family. We now get to see her bright smiling face and hear her happy voice much more than we have been. The future is unsure, but it's in God's hands - what more can we ask for? We had the celebration of the century to celebrate Linli's 18th mid year. She now has the ability to drive, to vote, and is also classed as an adult - Pretty scary isn't it????

To be continued.........