Now that it's the day before Christmas, it's finally beginning to look a little like Christmas! With snow on the ground and a warm cup of coffee- a Bogues family favorite- it looks like the ideal time to sit down and write the Christmas letter. Every year it seems like nothing has changed for our family until we look back and reflect on the past year.
It seems like we're seeing less and less of Mike these days. He is continuing on his journey to lose weight and has now lost a total of 70 pounds through a lot of hard work to get in shape. He won the fitness challenge and is the poster child at a fitness center near our house. We're so proud of him! Mike is still enjoying owning and operating BIGGBY COFFEE of Hartland and getting to know those in our community. Being able to pour into the lives of the customers and the baristas has been a joy in his life.
Denise has had a great year continuing working at Hartland High School teaching math (AP Statistics and Pre-Calculus). Recently, she was voted "Most Spirited Teacher" and constantly brings smiles to her students. When not seen at the high school, she can often be found at BIGGBY with Mike loving the Hartland community. According to her, she is "the best mom ever."
Adam is a Senior this year a Ferris State University studying Music Industry Management. This summer he had the opportunity to live in Nashville, Tennessee interning at Exit In, where he learned the ins and outs of the music industry. He can't wait to go back! This year at school he is the SafeRide Coordinator. Adam is the bassist in his band Overdrive Orchestra and loves jamming with his friends. He is quick to bring laughter to our household and we love when we're able to spend time with him.
Rachel is a Junior at Spring Arbor University studying Speech and Communication & Leadership. This year she is working for the Student Government Association as the Director of Spiritual Life. She loves being a social butterfly and hanging out with her friends at concerts, on road trips, and at coffee shops. She, like Adam, loves being at school and expanding her knowledge.It is easy to get caught up in our busy schedules and the hustle and bustle of life, but when we take a moment to step back and reflect on it all, none of it really matters. As author Francis Chan once said, "Our greatest fear should not be failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter." When it all comes down to it, Christ is the only thing in life worth living for. How we have loved God and loved those around us is the true measurement of how the year has been. May we use this season to not only reflect on the sacrifice and love shown from the Father, but to use this time of rest and relaxation to practically love well.
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