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Many of you have heard of this new-fangled thing out there called "the internet." On this internet, there are these wonderful storehouses of (mostly useless) information. Since I, Caleb, am a journalist, I peruse quite a few blogs here and there and have noticed the trend of Top Ten Lists. Henceforth, this Christmas letter from the Sommervilles shall be in said format.
The Top Ten Awesome Things of 2009
(in no particular order)
1. Amanda and Caleb got Married!
We tied the knot on July 4, 2009! (We know, we know. We did NOT have red, white, and blue as our colors, but we did have sparklers.) It was a great day, and it was fun to spend with our family and friends from all over the country. We had the ceremony in Lawrence, with an outdoor picnic-style reception, and it was wonderful. We’d like to give a special thanks to everyone that helped make our Wedding of Awesomeness awesome indeed.
2. Amanda and Caleb graduated
Finally. Caleb graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism, and is still looking for a job in which to apply it. He picked the wrong year to graduate. Amanda now has a degree in biochemistry, but isn’t done with school yet (see item four). We both miss KU, but still have friends and family attending there, so we visit often.
3. Caleb was an Intern
Caleb interned at the Kansas City Nursing News for two months this winter. It wasn’t paid, but it was great experience. He wrote stories, typed up short briefs from press releases, and took photos for the niche publication. If you want to check out some of his work, head to kcnursingnews.com and type his name into the search box.
4. Amanda started Medical School
She’s not done with school yet! She started attending the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in July and got through her first semester wonderfully. She’s got one and a half year of classes, two years of clinicals, and then residency for an undefined amount of time. It all depends on what she wants to do. For now, Amanda is considering family practice, but she has a few years to choose.
5. Amanda's brother got married
The Taylors had a busy year! Amanda’s brother Nick married Taryn on June 6, 2009 in a toasty outdoor service. Western wear was the theme, and their son, Tristan, who was born on July 7, 2008, even rocked some overalls. It was a fun day.
6. Caleb's sister got engaged
Both our parents got rid of their kids in quick succession! Megan got engaged to Zach, a family friend from Minnesota. They’ve known each other for a few years and have been dating for a little longer than a year. The wedding is set for June 5, 2010 in Hutchinson, Minn.
7. Caleb and Amanda found a church
Caleb lived in Kansas City by himself from May until the wedding, and went to quite a few churches. After the wedding, he and Amanda found Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City. It’s a church plant that’s around a year and half old, and meets in a cool old Baptist church building in downtown Kansas City. The church has been a great place to plug in, and the teachings are one-hundred percent Gospel-centered. Caleb and Amanda are looking forward to getting more involved there.
8. Caleb and Amanda have friends in the city
Some of Caleb and Amanda’s friends from KU are now in Kansas City, and Amanda’s made more friends through the Med School. It’s a different atmosphere than college, but the friends we’ve made in Kansas City are good ones, and we have fun hanging out with them.
9. Caleb and Amanda found a great apartment
After searching for only one day, we found an apartment about 15 minutes away from the Med Center. It’s one bedroom, a giant kitchen, and a laundry room, and suits Caleb and Amanda just fine. We haven’t made many friends in the complex yet, but Amanda does know a few med students who live in the same area. We’re also a few minutes away from downtown Kansas City, which means good shopping and great barbecue!
10. Caleb and Amanda are having a great Christmas season!
We had our own Christmas a few days early, spent a few days in Phillipsburg, Kan. with Amanda’s family, and finished out the rounds with another Christmas in Minnesota with Caleb’s family.
But most importantly, we’re trying every day to remember the important things this Christmas season. It’s called CHRISTmas for a reason. This time of year, and year-round, we should actively remember that Jesus Christ came to this earth as a human being and as God, to die for us. We should always try to wrap our minds around that fact. As our new pastors say, “He died the death we should have died, and lived the life we should have lived.”
Remember what Christ has done for us, and remember how little we deserve it.
Merry Christmas.
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