2010 Christmas Letter

Dear Family & Friends,

The year 2010 was a year of exciting things for our family!

The winter and spring were full of “theater” events which kept the girls and Lee very busy. May brought about a major milestone for Heather, as she graduated (with honors) from high school.

Summer brought about a reconnection with Haiti. Lee and girls had the opportunity to be part of a team that went to work with the Mission of Hope. While there, God did a major work in their hearts and they came back with a renewed commitment to this country that has always been near and dear to our hearts. Lee immediately began planning another trip, which he, Bev, and Mikayla were all able to take part in this past November. Our future includes an ongoing relationship and work in Haiti. Our next trip is planned for June 3-9.

Lee and Heather led our Children’s Summer Camp program in July. Bev and Mikayla both served as “Crew Leaders” working each night leading young ones to understand that they should be “Detectives in the Word of God.”

In August, we took Heather six hours away from home to Armstrong Atlantic State University (in Savannah, Georgia) and left our oldest girl at college. Not sure if it was harder for her or mom and dad! She is studying biology, with plans to pursue a career as Physician’s Assistant.

In the Fall, Mikayla was part of the Fannin County 9-11 Chorus that was honored to sing in Arlington, Virginia as part of the “Steel and Beam” commemoration. A piece of steel from the former Twin Towers was brought to rest near the Pentagon. Mikayla’s song, Military Man (which was also copyrighted this year) was featured.

Mikayla continues to be active in the high school drama department. She was part of the One Act competition team that performed “Reviving Ophelia” at placed second in their region. Lee was also the co-director of the show. Then during the Christmas season, she landed a lead role as a lawyer in her class drama production. Lee took a break at Christmas from the high school theater program to play the role of the grandfather in our church’s Christmas production.

Bev continues to work for Pruitt Health Services, as well as part-time at Liberty Tax Services. She stays busy working with numbers during the day, then serves alongside with Lee in the youth ministry at church on Wednesdays and in the nursery on Sunday.

In addition to volunteering in the drama department at Mikayla’s school and leading mission trips to Haiti, Lee continues to serve as the senior associate and youth pastor at Crossover Community Church. He stays busy with ministry, loves the opportunities God has given for him to be involved in discipleship, and also is trying to work on projects stateside to assist the work in Haiti.

What does the future hold for the Dittmans? We have learned to not lean on our own understanding, but in all our ways to acknowledge Him! (Proverbs 3:5-6)

As we share this quick update with you, we wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

In His Love,
Lee, Bev, Heather, & Mikayla Dittman

www.haiti.crossoverchurch.net