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As I mentioned last year, Lonnie and Liz McLean married in May so they are now raising 5 kids. Thankfully they (the kids) seem to get along pretty well. Liz had the larger house so that is where they live (also in Culpeper) and Lonnie rents his house out. Liz has a government job and Lonnie has just resigned his job with a company he has been with a long time. He will work for Lockheed Martin as a facilities manager. This means he will no longer have to worry about being pushed to travel. Jessika, 16, was chosen as a representative of the junior class on the Homecoming court at school. She is now driving, plays in the band and on the field hockey team. Jessica (Jessie) who is 15, is interested in drama and works behind the scenes for school plays. She loves classic movies. Stephanie is 13 and enjoys going over to her Grandmother Betty's apartment and helping her with baking, decorating cakes and other things. Clay is 11 and is still focused on soccer. He is adjusting to being the only boy of 5 childrren. Kelly, 8, loves anything housy and also like to play soccer. Lonnie coached her team this Fall. She spent some time at UVA hospital this past summer when she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She is doing much better after treatments but will deal with this the rest of her life.
The charges were dropped for the man I mentioned last year who was arrested for Sherri's murder. The judge threw out the testimony of a witness that the prosecution was depending on because he could not remember dates, etc., so things are back to square one. The case has been turned over to the State police who are pursuing it now. Pray that something will be found to break open the case.
Raleigh, Amber and Alyssa will again host our Christmas celebration on December 27th. We have such a hard time getting together anymore as there are so many families to coordinate with. They are still very involved in the Parrothead Club of Northern Virginia, watching Captials hockey, Virginia Tech and Redskins football. Amber is just as big a sports fan as Raleigh. Alyssa, 11, is becoming quite the young lady and continues with her violin lessons.
Kelly is again on a break from chemo for a few months. He say the doctor last week who said there is still no change which is good news - the tumors are not growing. In fact one time he said they might be dead cancer cells that are showing on the MRI. Sure wish there was a way they could be sure. They will discuss the next steps in January. Kelly is now able to walk without a cane unless he is on rough ground or for a long distance. His balance is still unsteady at times but doing much better and he has been cleared to drive. God has truly blessed! Ryan, 3, is very independent now. He loves Buzz Lightyear and was Woody for Halloween. We pick him up for church most weeks and he has amazed us as we still sing in the choir and he sits on the front row b himself and behaves. He's fascinated by the Praise Team with guitars, drums, singers, etc. I'm just waiting until he realizes he can get up and move around. We look forward to his Christmas program this week. Along with Shelli (12/5), Clayton (12/6), Becky (12/7) and Kelly (12/13) birthdays we have added Kelly McLean (12/11) to the December birthday list. Talk about an expensive month!
With God's guidance we decided to wait on a change in our housing. He impressed on me that we should just be satisfied with what He has provided for now. Again, if you are in the Lynchburg area, PLEASE call (434-525-5221) or email us at lonwarner2@verizon.net and stop by to see us. I pray that we will ALL hav a wonderful year in 2009.
God bless,
Jean and Clayton Warner