Post on 26-Aug-2020
The 2012 Govier Family Pictogram There comes a certain time in life when it’s all about the grandchildren.
We reached that point two years ago, and their number has been growing.
Our biggest goal of 2012 was to try to get them all together. We achieved
that goal in May, when everyone came home for Sam’s high school
graduation party. Pictured (left to right) are Eden, Lana, and Anna.
Next below is Brian, Anna, and Mika celebrating Anna’s first birthday
in November. Then Drew, Candess, and Eden from a visit in October.
Eden is now 1½. And then a photo of Sara, Ryan, Lana, and Audrey.
Audrey was born on November 7th, and Lana is now almost 2½ years
old.
The second biggest question of the year, after whether everyone could
make it in May, was where Sam was going to college. He applied at sev-
eral schools but the University of Wisconsin-Madison seemed to be the
best fit. We moved him into the Elizabeth Waters dorm in mid-August
and he seems to be doing quite well (photo at bottom, right). His room-
mate, Yudong, is from Shenyang, China.
Sam is majoring in Math, is
a member of the University Choir,
and also active in the InterVarsity
chapter. We managed to go to a
football game together at the
beginning of the year and he comes
home for visits every other week or
so.
Anne changed jobs this year and
is now working as a nanny for a
beautiful little girl named Lillian,
who is about 8 months old. We are able to ride into work together on
many days. She drops me off at InterVarsity, and then I bike home at the
end of the day.
In addition to the regular bike commutes I was able to take a few longer
bike trips this year and finally was able to realize my dream of riding the
Elroy– Sparta trail. That was a solo trip, but I also traveled several other
local bike trails with a group of my fellow InterVarsity staffers. I hope I
can take some even longer trips in 2013.
My job at InterVarsity continues to be exciting and enjoyable. Exciting
because InterVarsity is experiencing some of its best years ever in cam-
pus ministry but we also face some of our toughest challenges. I’ve been
spending more time in media relations, and more people are learning
about the work of InterVarsity.
We are blessed in many ways and so thankful that you are a part of our
lives. We wish you a blessed 2013.
Gordon & AnneGordon & AnneGordon & AnneGordon & Anne