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December, 2002
To our Dearest Family and Friends,
2002 has been an incredible year for us. For starters,
it was the first year of our wonderful marriage. After our
wedding, I joined Vince in Atlanta, where he is continuing his
2nd year of training as an Epidemic Intelligence Service
Officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The EIS officers are commonly known as "disease
detectives", where they investigate disease outbreaks
around the world and try hard not to bring them home. I spend
part time volunteering with Emory University Hospitals, where
I assist with patient families and their needs. We attempt to
keep a balanced life--although we are far away from many of
our friends and family, we have made new friends here through
church and through work. Vince swims several times a weeks and
we enjoy activities such as hiking and bicycling. In August,
Vince completed his 3rd olympic-distance triathlon.
We spent much of 2002 on the road, partly vacation,
partly work-related. We flew to Boston in June to spend a
10-day honeymoon in New England and Canada. One week in July
was spent with the family in Tennessee. Vince's work took him
to New York, San Diego, Wisconsin, Bangkok, Saigon, Kuala
Lumpur, and Grand Cayman Island. Fortunately, I had the
opportunity to accompany him on most of his trips! Later this
month Vince is also scheduled to work in Bangladesh.
This year brought wonderful news from our families. On
Vince's side, Vernon announced his engagement to Joan with the
wedding set for July 2003. On my side, Mom celebrated
her 60th birthday and despite her busy schedule was able to
visit Australia for the first time.
We've had a wonderful year and God has really blessed
us. What's in store for 2003? We're not quite sure yet.
Vince's training ends in June and we're not exactly sure
whether we will stay here in Atlanta or move. We really do
miss all of you and hope you can either come visit us or have
us visit you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, God's
blessings to you, and a joyous New Year.
Love, Grace & Vince
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