THE PURDY FAMILY: February 2012

January 2012

Dear friends and family,

My how time flies, it feels as though we were just writing last years letter. Looking back on it, it is easy to see how much has changed. The past year in Missouri went quickly with Elaine in school. Her spring semester began January 10^th and contained 4 classes on M-W-F. She commuted to Warrensburg from Lee’s Summit; a 50 minute stretch one-way. David took care of AnnaLee, as a full-time stay-at-home Dad. He takes full delight in his time with her. We found out on Mother’s Day that we were expecting our second! What exciting news indeed! In late May to early June we shared in a Driskell family vacation to Branson and celebrated AnnaLee’s 1^st birthday there. The summer was busy with 2 online classes and an engineering internship – Elaine worked with her Dad at MeadWestvaco - Calmar in Grandview for the month of June. AnnaLee was a flower girl twice this year. The first time, July 9^th for Joanna’s wedding (Elaine’s sister). Later in July we took a long trip thru Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas to visit precious friends and family before the fall school semester began. It was such an enjoyable trip and a treasure to have time with them. In late August we found out that a boy was on the way! God’s perfect timing allowed Elaine to continue with her last semester at the University of Central Missouri. She commuted 5 days a week to complete the remaining 5 classes needed. We celebrated our 6 year anniversary September 13^th. October 15^th AnnaLee and Elaine were in another wedding; that of Elaine’s former college roommate. Elaine graduated nearly 8 months pregnant on December 10^th with a Bachelors of Science in Design & Drafting Technology. What will come of that now, we do not know; her hope is to someday be able to work from home as a Residential Designer. For now, we are wholeheartedly enjoying family time and seek God’s direction for where we should go from here. We have been exceedingly blessed to have lived with Elaine’s parents this past year, Bill and Deanna Driskell, and could never thank them enough for their kindness, generosity, love, and support. AnnaLee is now 19 months old. She loves to dance, read, and enjoys every minute she gets to spend outside. Every day she seems to learn something new and is always amazing us with her expanding vocabulary. We anticipate watching AnnaLee take on her new role as a big sister. We pray the adjustment is smooth for her, as well as the two of us. We are grateful for all of you and pray you are doing well! May this new year bring blessings to you and your families!

In His love,

The Purdy Family ~ David, Elaine, AnnaLee, & Jedidiah

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