Praying this letter finds each of you Blessed in Big Ways for 2011. The Pruett Clan has weathered a few storms this year and is looking forward to smooth sailing (or flying) in 2012!! We tried really hard for months to get a family picture with everyone in it…but that did not work out!
Oh where to begin??? In January, Frank decided to make a career change. He was offered a job on the assembly line at Kia. He has wanted inside THAT building ever since the day they broke ground. It has been a tough transition for him to gain his Automotive Experience and has lost 30 pounds along the way…and most of you know…he is not the one who needs to lose weight…Callaway High Soccer also began for Casey.
February brought our first storm. Our 10 Month Old Grandbaby, Sophia, was sick and was in terrible pain. She was rushed to the Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL and was there for 4 LONG days before it was discovered that her appendix most likely had ruptured earlier in the week. She was rushed into Emergency Surgery and spent the next three weeks in the hospital. This was one of the most helpless times for me in all of my days as a Momma!
March brought another storm. Leslie and her husband divorced and she moved back home to regroup. We had to put finishing school on the back burner for a while too. In the next few weeks she interviewed with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (the airline Frank retired from) and was offered a job as a Flight Attendant, which was always a dream of hers when she was younger. We also celebrated Sophia’s 1st Birthday!
April rolled around and Casey and Frankie went on a Mission Trip with the Youth Group to New Orleans. Casey’s High School Soccer Team made it to the first round of the playoffs. Frankie also became the tallest Pruett Girl at 5’6”.
June is the month another Pruett hit the road!! Casey turned 16 and got her Drivers License! Leslie also got engaged and left for her Flight Attendant Training. Addie and I ventured to Dublin, Ireland for a short trip with my cousin, Lane Casey, for a Sorority Sister’s Wedding. Addie also went to 4-H Camp in Jekyll Island.
July started with a BANG as Leslie married Corey Sims and left to live in Washington, DC for a month. Casey went to Wisconsin with Forever His on Choir Tour. Another Storm blew in as I lost my job in late July. We ended the month spending our Annual Adams Family Beach Trip with 70 of our Favorite Aunts, Uncles and Cousins…that was a great way to take our minds off my job surrounded by LOL – a phrase coined by my Aunt Polly – Lots of Love (not laugh out loud). Frankie was invited to practice with the High School Golf Team and she was the only girl!
August brought school for two Middle Schoolers and a High School Junior. Our BABY Girl turned 11!!
September presented us with Junior Class President Casey Pruett and Football season kicked off, which is always a fun time of year. GO DAWGS is yelled by half of the clan!! The other 3 wear Orange and Blue. Casey’s Boyfriend, Justin, broke his right leg playing soccer, so no driving for Justin (He is still in a cast).
November brought a HUGE Blessing – Out of the Blue – I got a job. Definitely a God Thing!! I am the Area Manager for Industrial Staffing here in LaGrange. Jessica & Robert also told us they were moving to Bristol, RI, (most likely Spring or Early Summer) – a promotion for Robert.
December will bring lots and lots of family time and traditions. Our Favorite time of year!!
I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:3
With Lots of Love…Frank, Pam, Addie, Frankie, Casey, Leslie, Corey, Jessica, Robert & Sophia
