Yes, we know we missed the deadline for Christmas letters and even an end-of-year letter, but we nonetheless want to share news and especially warm greetings from, well not Maine, but Florida, where we are for the winter.
At least we got it out in time for Chinese New Year!
2014 Blessings
2014 was filled with many blessings – particularly in Relationships.
FAMILY
Lillian, Barbara’s mother departed at 101 in April. She led a wonderful life, the last one+ year with us. So when her birthday rolled around (Dec 26th), we all felt a little empty, being used to celebrating that for many decades with Lillian and other members of the family.
Our whole family gathered at our home in Maine for Christmas.
Back row: Darge & Kristin, Mary, Tim
Middle row: Tom, Barbara (Ara) & Dar
Front row: Tammy with Annika (3), Avery (12) with Kelly (5), Parker (10)
Color code: Our children, our daughters-in-law, Darge & Kristin’s children, Tom & Tammy’s children
Here are other photos of our Christmas.
Here are some more photos of our family, particularly grandchildren and our two youngest “children”.
Tim, his girlfriend Kristen, and Mary
Mary and Tim
Annika (3) & Kelly (5)
Parker (10)
Avery (12)
We so enjoy wintering in Florida, for all the outdoor activity, like kayaking, that we can do. But also for the many new and old friends we have in FL, including from childhood, from schools, from colleges, and prior neighbors. Barbara has taken on the nickname “Ara” here.
Dar had a lot of health issues this past year, but is on the mend now. He is working on a new book on The Noble Leader, with his colleague, Ken Bardach.
Here’s a photo of Ken & Dar speaking at Caterpillar Hill with one of the Noble Leaders in their book, Donna Maria Bordeaux, founder and co-owner of Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy.
Dar Gillett, Dylan Howard, president of Caterpillar Hill Initiative, Donna Maria Bordeaux, founder and co-owner of Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy and Ken Bardach .
MILESTONES we anticipate for 2015
In May 2015, we’ll be celebrating important milestones (our 50th wedding anniversary will be in 2016)
- Ara will travel to Purdue in Indiana to help celebrate 100 years of Kappa Alpha Theta at Purdue.
- Dar & Ara will travel to New Haven, CT, to celebrate his 50th Yale reunion
We wish you an expansive and joyful New Year!
SEND US YOUR NEWS
If you haven’t already sent news, or want to contact us, here’s where to find us during the coming year:
In FL Jan 6 – early May at:
- 5 Dover Drive, Englewood, FL 34223
- Phone: 941-475-3068
In Maine June – fall
- 126 Cold Spring Farm Road, Phippsburg, 04562
- Phone: 207-443-4301
Always reachable by..
- Email:
dgillett@NobleAdvisors.com (Dar)
bfgillett@Yahoo.com (Ara) - Cell Phone:
207-712-3837 (Dar)
207-712-2944 (Ara)
Here’s to a great 2015!
With Love,
Dar & Ara
LOVED YOUR FAMILY PICTURE. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW DOES TIME GO SO… FAST SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY BABY MARY WAS WEARING A CUTE LITTLE RED COAT AND HAT THAT WAS LAURIE’S. GOOD OLD SKY VIEW LANE DAYS. THEN THAT MEMORABLE VISIT TO MAINE WHERE DAR AND I FOUND OUT WE WERE RELATED. i AM STILL DOING GENEOLOGY, 6 HOURS A DAY. WE MUST GET TOGETHER ” IN ‘BETWEEN’ US FOR DINNER SOON. OR HOW ABOUT COMING TO OUR HOUSE AFTER A YALE MEETING AND THEN WE COME HERE, AND DO DINNER AT THE NEW MALL…..SO MANY GOOD RESTAURANTS THERE. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON
XOXO KAREN AND ROLAND.
Hello Dar and Ara,
Happy New Year to you! It is so good to get the photos of your family and your news.
Thanks for sending! All is well here and VERY COLD! Last week we were averaging
around 18 degrees.
It will be great to see you when you return.
Love,
Carol