Christmas 2009

Dearest Family & Friends,
As I gather my thoughts for another year’s update, I find myself so grateful for how God has met us with His lovingkindness in the midst of challenges and celebrations this past year.
Bill continues to oversee his new partnership, OMA LLC and continues to enjoy his fishing adventures. Lynn has remained in her job and has become an Educator in the realm of Hospice Nursing and End of Life Care. She works part time and now has more time to be able to explore other ministry opportunities and trips. On the home front, we continue to host our House Church that meets monthly. Our son graduated in June from Cal State Fullerton and our daughter still continues her schooling at Fullerton Junior College. Both of our children have moved back home with us and God’s grace is present. This past year had some new stresses and we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for God’s mercy & provision. It is our prayer that you may find the faithfulness and peace of God to be your strength and joy in this season and in the coming New Year as we celebrate the One who gave His life for us so that we could have life and hope.

Merry Christmas & Have a Blessed New Year!

Love From The Heatley Family

Nov-Dec 2009

Wow, it has been a busy few months! Lots happening. I have a new role as an educator in my job as a Hospice nurse and have had several ministry trips in the last 3 months....An opportunity to go to the United Nations in Sept, a trip to Washington (beautiful Whidbey Island) for the School of Reconciliation in October and a trip to Chicago in Nov to meet up with Kathy and also to gain new friends.
Glad December is here so I can rest! Life is an adventure indeed and God is wonderful in how He directs our paths.
Living for the smile and glory of God,
Lynn

Chicago friends

United Nations

Gathering at Whidbey Island for the School of Reconciliation

Here is my facebook link, for those of you who communicate on Facebook!

Lynn Heatley on Facebook

Blessings to you!

January Retreat

A big thank you to the Lord for ministering His wonderful grace and healing at the recent Healing Retreat that I was priviliged to help colead for Covenant United Methodist - English Church. Thank you to all those who participated, it was a joy to get to know you!

Blessings!
Lynn

Ministry & Family Update - End of Year 2008

Dearest Friends,

We find ourselves very thankful of how the Lord has given us His daily grace for the many joys and challenges that we have experienced this past year. It has been a full year!

Bill continues to oversee his company and enjoys his fishing adventures to Canada, Lake Arrowhead and beyond.

Lynn had many changes this past year. She stepped down from one full time job in Hospice and changed companies in April to work for another Hospice agency in a part time Liaison role (similar to a discharge planner role). With a new freedom in her schedule, she was able to do a bit more traveling, including a Fall trip to Africa that was part of the School of Reconciliation. In Africa, she traveled with a team to Northern Uganda and experienced the life and culture of the beauty and hardships of the land. The trip was enriching and life changing and the faces of those that we met have remained with me. On the home front, we continue to host our House Church that meets monthly.

Doug continues to live in a nearby apartment and continues with his schooling in business at Cal State Fullerton. He has recently gotten back into ice hockey, which he (and us) are thoroughly enjoying.

Val continues at Fullerton Junior College and just got a new job at McCormick & Schmick Restaurant.

Regarding our extended families: Our sad news is that my father had a decline in health and peacefully passed on September 2nd. It was an honor to have him in our lives and he is missed. The rest of our extended families are doing well.

This past year had its usual amount of stresses, but we continue to be thankful for God’s goodness and for our health and family and friends. Working in Hospice continues to help clarify to me what is really important in life and I am grateful for the many ways that the families that I have worked with have gifted me with perspective along with much gratitude. It is our prayer that you may find the faithfulness and peace of God to be your strength and joy in this season and in the coming New Year.

Blessings and joy,

Lynn