Dearest
Family and Friends-----
We decided that being a blended family of 12
was not unique enough, so we thought it would be fun to send out Thanksgiving
wishes, rather than the typical salutation of the season. Gratitude seems to be
a dying art, in a world of instant gratification. Everything and everyone is available with the
swipe of your fingertip. A grateful
heart can dispel fear and cause abundance to appear as an Instagram of all that
we have, rather than our have-nots.
Taking time to thank someone can change hearts, chase clouds, bring
smiles, and lift burdens. Expressing gratitude, could turn social media into a
public Pay-It-Forward experience, rather than the typical façade it daily portrays. Gratitude could change lives for the better,
with each “like”, hashtag and post. The
Hirchak Weidmers would like to declare EVERYDAY Thanksgiving --- as we try a
little harder to be a little better about sharing our appreciation with those
around us.
2015 will always be remembered as an
amazing year of graduates! On May 1st,
Debbie graduated from college and Amber graduated from high school. We had one graduate from junior high, and one
from elementary school while some, graduated from the school of hard
knocks. We no longer have any children
that can buy shoes in the children’s department and Karmen is the last one who
can legally order from the children’s menu. Their talents are limitless. We have been blessed with a writer, a welder,
a performer, an Information Technologist, a salesman/gameshow winner (check out
Facebook), a nurse, an athlete, a gamer, a goalie, a robotic engineer and an
artist. We are thankful for all of our children, who
not only teach us and help us stretch and grow, but who love each other, get
excited to see one another, encourage each other, and share thoughts and
feelings with one another, sometimes, ALL NIGHT LONG! And these attributes, we truly cherish in
them all.
Brian continues to work as an all-star
police officer in the canyons. His
office is that of trees and trails, and he definitely loves his “office
view”. He also serves on assignment as
part of the Search and Rescue team.
Debbie is working part-time as a Health Clerk for the Provo School
District. She is able to help students
with chronic diseases have a positive school experience, she helps those not
feeling well or injured during school hours, and she also follows up on
screenings and immunizations and improving the overall health of the school,
one student at a time.
A highlight of 2015, was spending a week
at Bear Lake as a family and extended family.
There, with all the Weidmer Gang, we were able to sail, swim, chase
babies, eat yummy food, spend time with one another, laugh a lot and realize
that we should have applied sunscreen more often.
We have all spent another year,
thoroughly enjoying our new roles as grandparents and aunts and uncles. It has been remarkable to see the kids
immediately love her and look forward to her next visit. And, “Papa” and “Grammy” (“Mimi” as Addy
calls her!) absolutely adore her love and spunk. I think we have all realized that the room
lights up when Addy’s around. Everyone
comes together when Addy’s around. No
one has a desire to argue, complain or even disagree when Addy’s around. It is no wonder that the Christ child, came
to earth, as a baby ------- to light up the world, an icon of love, hope and
happiness. We are excited for more
grandchildren, and more opportunities for such love and light.
We want to tell our parents and extended
family, how THANKFULL we are for each of you, for your love, support, examples
and generosity. We could not make it
without you. We are THANKFULL for
friends and neighbors that love our children and set magnificent examples of
kindness. And, we are THANKFULL for a
baby savior who came into the world, for the Light and Hope of the Holiday
season, because of Him. He doesn’t just
make a difference, He IS the difference, of this we are THANKFUL!
Brian,
Debbie and Kids
