Looking back on the year, I remember well the day we baptized Ashton Douglas Casavant and said goodbye to our friend and church leader, Judy Boyd Dales. In the course of one day, it seemed our hearts were filled with both joy and sorrow, and we came to understand once again what it means to be a human being.

Thank you, Ashton, for joining our church family. You and your parents and grandparents are so proud of you. We are excited to watch you grow.

Thank you, Judy, for the love you gave to all of us, and especially to Andy and your family. We are so lucky to have known you.