We had an eventful year with many happy changes.
In March, Sharon traveled to the Holy Land with her father. This was wonderful experience and still seems like dream that couldn't have possibly happened.
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| The rock where Jesus prayed in Gethsamane |
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| behind the glass is Mount Calvary |
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| Harold Trombley (Dad) and Sharon at the Jordan River |
May 10, Paul was ordained a transitional deacon for the archdiocese of St Paul-Minneapolis and preached his first sermon.
He has performed marriage ceremonies, baptized babies, and
performed graveside services. He is looking forward with great joy to being ordained a priest in May. Please continue to pray for his vocation.
June 8, Serena graduated from high school. Her future plans are uncertain at this time. While taking her gap year, she is working at Cub Foods and recently applied to North Hennepin Community College.In June, Mike, Sharon, Stephen and Serena hit the road--the Great River Road. We traveled down the west side of the Mississippi River until St Louis. We crossed over the Mississippi River and travel up the east side to home. We saw several beautiful churches/basilicas/cathedrals, visited museums, saw a friend in Illinois. We also saw many flooded fields from the large quantities of snow and rain we had this year.
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| Basilica in Dyersville IA |
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| Hannibal MO |
In July, Joel announced his engagement to Nicole.
In August, Serena turned 18. We no longer have any children in the house--only adults. Also, Mike and Stephen ventured to Madison for a little male bonding and to help Joel make a garden area at his house.
In September, Sharon attended her first ball game at Target Field and Serena had a photo op with TC.
Also in September, Stephen began his third year at St Thomas.
In October, Mike and Sharon attended their last Archbishop's reception for parents of seminarians. We always looked forward to speaking with other parents and eating the yummy hors d'oeuvres.
In November, we were thankful for a visit from Joel and his fiancee' Nicole for Thanksgiving who arrived as the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota were cleaning from one storm and left just before another one started. Nicole was introduced to the Hedman tradition of Polish sausage, which is served at many Hedman gatherings.
