Saturday, December 22, 2018

2012


Christmas 2012

Hello all,

On the fourth day of Christmas, Sharon wrote the annual Christmas letter.

Mike's mystery illness of last year remained a mystery. It never was definitely diagnosed. He was given a prescription on a hunch of middle ear infection and whatever it was went away. Mike continues to work at the U.

I am continuing to homeschool Stephen and Serena. I am also continuing my role as "play mom." Serena will be in another homeschool play in February. I am producer this time around which is much easier than stage manager. I made my temporary promise as Secular Discalced Carmelite in September.

Joel (age 21) just finish his Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics. He is still playing guitar and worked five part-time jobs in 2012---lifeguard at UST, math tutor at UST, math researcher at UST, math scribe at UST (for a blind student) and swim instructor for the city of Brooklyn Park. He will present his research project at a conference in San Diego in January. His next major project is to find a job.

Paul (age 18) is beginning his college career at Loras College in Dubuque. We are very happy he has found a carpool partner so Mike won't have to drive as much to/from Dubuque. Paul is continuing his love of theater at Loras. He performed in the musical The Adding Machine and participated in the 24-hour Theater project where students have 24 hours to write and perform a one act play. Mike drove to Dubuque in October to see Paul join the Knights of Columbus.

Stephen (age 13) is still involved in his Squires club. I am waiting for his body to start growing and catch with his feet. Stephen took over Paul's bedroom when Paul made his escape to Dubuque, but is back to sharing a room until Paul leaves again. Stephen (and Serena) participated on the St Raphael Junior Varsity soccer team. The team place 2nd out of 6 teams in their league.

Serena (age 11) is gearing up for her third theatrical performance, this time as a dwarf in The Princess without a Name. Serena is also enjoying singing in the St Raphael school choir. St Raphael opened up extracurricular activities this year to parish homeschoolers. She has made several friends that are both in soccer and choir with her.

Merry Christmas,



The Hedmans




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