Easter celebration 2008

We had a 2nd annual Easter brunch with some Singapore friends. The kids enjoyed decorating cookies and easter egg ornaments.

from saint paul to sao paulo

A much needed trip back home allowed us to spend some quality time with friends, family and coworkers. Mike was able to actually spend a week working at United Hospital, after a few months of self-imposed unemployment. We drove to Grand Rapids for a long day of snowmobiling, and discovered our map reading skills aren't what we thought they were. After a quick trip to Chicago for our travel visas (and a good pizza and shopping), we headed to Brazil, where Susan was able to participate in global treasury meetings. The lofty and magnificent sights of Rio de Janeiro were the highlight of Brazil. Click on the photo to see more...

a time to weep

It is with great sadness that we report that we lost our baby to miscarriage on February 21. We named her Lucy. As the angel says, Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.

A special thank you to all of our family and friends that helped us through this challenging time with your thoughts, words, prayers, support and just being there for us.

Mike and Susan