Our Family Newsletter
Happy New Year from our family to yours!
We hope and trust that everyone had a great 2008 and a wonderful holiday season.
Our 2008 started like every other year, Birthdays galore! In January of 08 Hannah turned 6 and Lilly turned 3. Lucas followed suit and turned 1 in February! In February, Hannah made the decision of accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior! We are so proud of her.
We spent a lot of time talking to Daddy over the computer and counting down the days until he would return home! Daddy returned home from Iraq in March of 08 and we couldn’t have been happier!
In May, Hannah graduated Kindergarten! We were very proud of her and Daddy was very proud of Mommy for completing our first year of homeschooling! We also enjoyed our annual camping trip to Hunting Island with Tara’s family.
In June, we sadly made a trip to Mississippi for Tara’s grandfather’s funeral. Jack H. Lucas lost his battle with cancer June 5th, 2008. We thank the many of you who sent cards and lifted our family up in prayer. Also in June, Hannah attended horseback riding camp and gymnastics camp! She had lots of fun!
In August, we started our second year of homeschooling! Hannah began 1st grade! Some of our other activities began this month as well. Lilly began her second year of dance. Hannah began her second season of soccer! Hannah also moved up to the Sonrise Choir at church for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders!
In September, Wayne was promoted & pinned to Chief Petty Officer! We are so proud of him! Tara’s parents and Wayne’s parents came down for the pinning ceremony!
The rest of the year brought many travels. Two of Tara’s closet friends got married in 2008. Tara was a bridesmaid in both weddings and Hannah and Lilly were flower girls in Sara’s wedding.
In October, Hannah began her piano lessons. On October 28th, 2008, we found out that we are happily expecting baby #4 July 1st, 2009! Hannah, Lilly, and Lucas are very excited to have another sibling although there is debate on who wants a girl or boy! I guess we will find out once the baby makes its arrival.
We spent thanksgiving at our friend’s home in Hilton Head. We were very grateful to have been invited and it was a great time of food and fellowship.
In December, we made a quick trip to Virginia for Tara’s brother’s wedding. Scott & Kristin were married on December 12th! Hannah and Lilly were once again flower girls. We are very happy to welcome Kristin to our family! Wayne’s dad, John, and his brother, Dwayne came to South Carolina and spent Christmas with us! We really enjoyed their visit! We spent a nice New Years Eve home and had some friends come over for food and games!
We hope and pray that every one of you have a great 2009!
With many Blessings,
Wayne, Tara, Hannah, Lilly, Lucas, & Baby Gonsorcik
Isaiah 26:4" Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.
