11 days to our year mark

Hello everyone!
Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I have had so many things that have gone on and something had to give, so it was this. Work has been crazy busy and things have been hectic at home as well, so hopefully it will be better soon!
Christmas was just wonderful. We got the best gift ever.... an hour and 20 minute phone call from Jared. He is doing just amazing and he couldnt' be happier. I am so proud of him. He is loving his mission and is still in France, but hopes to be transferred back to Switzerland soon. He has such a great attitude and is loving every second. He says that he doesn't know how this time has gone so fast. He can't believe that it's been a whole year almost. 51 weeks and counting. I can't wait till we get to start doing down on our mountain on our calendar. It's been such a blessing to have him serve the Lord is this capacity. We are so proud of him. It's so amazing to see him grow and learn. We all got to talk to him on the speaker phone. It was terrific!!
Next, Jenna asked for a bedroom redo for her gift. She got a new bedroom set with a Queen Cherry sleigh bed. It is so pretty. Her room is pink and brown and her bedding is really pretty. I will post photos when it gets all completed. It has been postponed a bit because she had surgery in the middle of this. She had her tonsils and her adenoids out and it was a bit harder than we had expected. She is doing better now, but one side still hasn't healed yet. She has been out of school for 6 days and will go back on Wednesday. We are excited that she gets to go back to school. It will be nice to get back into our routine.
Grandma is still hanging in there but we wish that she would be able to go home soon. I know that she is waiting for Jared to come home but I don't know if she ( or we ) can make it another whole year. I know that she is trying to keep her promise to Jared. He wishes that she will get to go home and be with Grandpa soon. My Dad is also having a hard time being alone without Mary. I wish that I was closer (in distance) to him so that we could visit him more often.
Also, things with Relief Society have been keeping me hopping! This week I have 3 nights .... Tuesday visitng, Wednesday our meeting, and Thursday, a Stake training. I love being in the presdiency with such great ladies.... Sometimes it just overwhelming. But I can take some time and serve the Lord with gratitude!!!
Jared is supposed to let us know if he is staying in France or is getting transferred. I will post his next letter soon. Until next time my friends..... take care.