Christmas 2010

The Seasons come, the Seasons go

And here we are with flecks of snow

Upon the ground, 'tis Christmas time

And yes, put up you must with Susan's rhyme.

February brought changes in the Rochat realm

Mel moved from lakehouse to Birmingham

Nonpaying renter booted from Chalet

A massive cleanup was underway.

ln March we flew out to Walla Walla

To visit Roger's 94 year old Mama

And celebrate the many blessings given

Over nine decades of prayerful living.

ln April guess who acquired 200 new trees

And bushes, enough to make one sneeze

Though married to a very intelligent guy

Susan oft wonders, "Why, oh tell me why?"

Student picnics times two, in Spring and Fall

Kept us hopping; and now on a concrete wall

Beside the Chalet, a lovely mural twenty feet by eight,

Designed by student artist, graces the estate.

ln May an exciting trip to Italy

The Czech Republic and Germany

Mexico in August, Greece and Turkey in the Fall

We've set a record for Susan and had a ball.

September, a month of visits from family

Rolfe cousins from Perth-Tim and Gerry,

ln the midst of chaos arrived Samantha Brooke Rochat Miller

And with her in our lives, the quiver couldn't be fuller.

Thanksgiving in the Northwest, lots of turkey and curry

Stranded with snow, but oh not to worry

Roger turned 70, does not plan to retire,

Why should he whilst happy and doting students admire?

We gather together at this time of year

With family and friends, each of whom we hold dear

We wish for each one many blessings from above

And a Happy New Year to you and all whom you love.

Susan and Roger Rochat

Cursive:

Dear Mom-Susan’s Christmas rhyme is becoming tradition-

Thank you for lovely family picture from our visit.

Michael & Suzette and children leave tomorrow for North Caroline.

Hope to join you in March

Much love

Roger & Susan