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"Heal me Lord and I will be healed, 

save me and I will be saved for you are the one I praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

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You bring me to a place

Where I cling!

I am bereft

so many have left

My heart breaks

Is this for your sake?

Like Job who lost all

But did he fall?

He cried out to YOU!

I will do the same

Call out your name

Jesus my King

You are the ONE thing

who will heal my hurt

From the pain of  this earth

So I will embrace YOU

But it is YOU who holds me tight

I may stumble

But it is YOU who wins the fight

Clinging to YOU

You enfold me in YOUR arms

Keeping me from harm

Healing my heart 

You have since the start

     "My soul clings to you. Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 6:38  I continue to cling to my savior. 

With all that Paul and I have been through in the last few years between losing Holly and having to sell 

our house and move, God has continued to show His love in every way. Through provision and family 

love and grace for the mistakes we have made.  HE is faithful and so I continue to cling. As an aside, I 

just realized that the Psalm number is 638 which is the number of the house where I grew up in 

Massachusetts. HE has held me since I was a child at that house long ago and has carried me this far. I

 remember my Dad talking to me shortly before he died. He told me he saw the angels that were 

guarding him. He actually pointed behind him and up. He said he realized now that they had been with 

him everywhere he went including over seas during World War two. I believe him. It's a comfort to 

know that at the end of his life, he saw that clearly.  I do not see my angels but I believe by faith that I 

have them and that God is continually holding me in His arms and in His will. 

"For it is written:  "He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully, ..."  Luke 4:10.

Merry Christmas 2025

 This year's Christmas party at Joe and Jen's was fun, but we definitely felt the absence of our dear brother Mike.  His humor, gentleness, genuine interest in everyone, and loving personality have always been a mainstay in our family, and it wasn't the same without him. But I know he would want us to carry on our traditions.  The loss is deeply felt by all of us. So, for you, dearest Mikey, I dedicate this to your memory. Jen gathered us in the kitchen, and we had a moment to remember the ones we have lost in the last few years.  Richard, Bunny, Daddy, Mumma, Holly, and Mike, you are in our hearts forever!

                                                  

Annie and Julie

Ann, Julie, and Sue

Janet, Ann, Julie, George,S SUE, and Jen

Layne in her elf costume

Joe is enjoying his comfy spot.

Emily

Audrey and Janet

J and Ray

Layne and Audrey

Hello Al

Addy and Josh

So good to laugh with my sisters!

Travis and Erin

Travis, Erin and Olivia pre Yankee Swap Time

The Wellsys

getting ready for the fierce competition of the Swap!

Gary, Dan and Sue

Brittany, Al, Josh, Addy and Ryan

Katie, Julio, Audrey and Leah

Katie proudly displays her "prize."

Sammi and Katie

Will Julie's gift be a flip or a flop?

Rachael is ever so festive!

Hard work opening those gifts!  Ooh, new flannel robes!!

Beautiful smiles!

Who will go home with what Christmas present?

Sammi wrapped a bunch of prizes in two rolls of Saran Wrap. We rolled the dice to get a certain number,  and proceeded to unwrap the prizes with one oven mitt-clad hand and one free hand until the desired number was thrown, and then the ball went to the next person.

Get it, Brendan!

So blessed to be a part of this Fantabulous FitzSimmons family. We truly do our best to get together as often as possible, and this is always a highlight of the year.

 

Here is Uncle Mike last year, being the best uncle to August and Abigail!

"In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.' John 14: 2-3 

 My heart knows this and we will see you again one day my sweet brother!