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<font face="Times New Roman">www.2rbetter.com</font></a><font face="Times New Roman"> – </font></span></b><font face="Times New Roman"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">December 13, 2007
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</span>From our House to your House<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">To our Family and Friends –</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">First – thanks for the many cards and letters already received from many of you – much appreciated and enjoyed!</font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Some of the highlights for us in 2007 – Our big change. We were led by God to leave Beth Chesed after 9 ½ years. In March of 1998 some 40 folk interested in a Messianic Jewish service asked if we would lead them till they got a Rabbi. That did not happen. Marie led the congregation weekly for those years in "praying for the peace of
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Jerusalem</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">" and our interests in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">. I led in looking at the weekly Torah reading, plus linking it with "Through the Bible in a Year" (TBIY).
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Paul, Peter's oldest, is our 4<sup>th</sup> grandson, now 16, in the "Running Start" program, finishing High School at
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Tacoma</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Community College</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">. He is doing very well, especially in writing! But he felt a missing link – he had input from his peer group, but was lacking in touching base with his senior generation. He asked if he could come over with us regularly to find out our viewpoint on the "Olden Days." Grandma especially blesses Paul with her cooking, and challenges him in "Scrabble." He even won once!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Keelan, Anna's youngest, is our number 3 grandson, and has been entertaining us as a </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
Skagit</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">College</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> "DJ" in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Mount Vernon</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> on a weekly basis on his "Eclectic Hour." It's quite a shock to hear him announce – "And now we will have a nice Jewish number," and he introduces a bright and lively Messianic Jewish piece from
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">!"</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Our Jim has surprised us as he has been picking up geographical and cultural insights: </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
SE China</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> in April; </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Ukraine</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Russia</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
this Fall; and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Italy</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> this December! We are thoroughly enjoying and appreciating his reports and insights.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">John Roddam of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Seattle</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
asked if we would be open for Stuart Spani of </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">North Vancouver</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> to come down and film an interview with us on John's part, to document the events of 1948 in
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">North Battleford</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Saskatchewan</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">. We have seen the 1<sup>st</sup> of 3 DVD's of this in an unedited copy, and were very impressed. These will be made available as a package of 3 for a very reasonable cost prior to the February 11
<sup>th</sup> 60<sup>th</sup> Anniversary. The 4 of us who took part believe God has not only led in this production, but will use it for His glory.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In July Marie and I took three of our grandsons – Peter's #2 Mark and #3 William, plus Keelan, Anna's youngest, to
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Port Alberni</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">BC</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> for the last of the Gaudet reunions put on by the original 9. That number is dwindling as members are being "called home," hence the change in format. Numbers of the members and spouses are now over 80 – and all over 70. It was a great time of reunion with over 150 present.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Our first grandson Seth, Anna's oldest, now 24, had a pleasant surprise this year. He completed his work on his Master's degree in Computer Science, and hoped to get a job at "Logos" in
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bellingham</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> before entering the doctoral program. They weren't hiring in his field however, though he had worked for them for 2 summers – but unexpectedly
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Western</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">State</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">University</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bellingham</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> contacted him and asked if he would like to come on staff. So starting with the Fall Quarter he has been teaching a class of 120 in Computer Science 101, and another class in Ethics. We are delighted for his sake.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">During the "Feast of Tabernacles," September 26<sup>th</sup> to 30<sup>th</sup> we ministered in Blackfoot, </span>
<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Idaho</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> with Pastor Brian Harrison and numerous other ministries. It was an exciting time ministering in a tent while it was snowing outside! However, God seemed to do what He wanted! Apparently, He loves the tent, as He told Pastor Brian. Very interesting things are going on in the spirit in this
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Idaho</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> valley.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In November we were invited with 11 other couples in ministry to come together Thursday through Saturday for a time of waiting on God in praise, worship, prayer and sharing in Vantage, Washington. What is God planning for the
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Pacific Northwest</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">? It was a great time for getting to know one another in the Spirit. We sense God has more for us corporately.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Finally this year, since 1967, I have stumbled upon a format for Panin's Numeric Interlinear Greek New Testament that I can live with. The first 23 chapters are about completed and mailed out in this new format, and 21 more chapters (James through Jude) will soon follow. In three years it is possible to have the 260 chapters of the New Testament completed and posted on our Website. It is an arduous but blessed commission, and we would appreciate your prayers.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Both Marie and I are praising God for the wonderful health, strength and vitality He gives. Without Him, we could do nothing.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">We trust this will be a most blessed Christmas season for you and yours. May His love and His presence guide each step of your new journey in 2008, because He has a wonderful plan for your life!.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">PS. A most helpful book for me in 2007 – Herman Wouk's "The Will to Live on." It is a follow-up on his "This Is My God" – written 40 years previously. It was a gift from Marie to me. He is also the author of "War and Remembrance" and its predecessor, "Winds of War." J & M
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