Merry Christmas 2025
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Merry Christmas! As we look back on 2025, our hearts are full and we’re counting our many blessings.
Jenna is thriving at Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND. She’s found a wonderful group of friends who feel like family, and we’re so blessed by the way they love and support her. Trinity Volleyball wrapped up a strong season filled with fast kills and competitive matchups, and Jenna was honored to earn a spot on 1st Team All-Region. Her growth this year has amazed us—she continues to build on her talent with grit and determination. Last spring she had a memorable missions trip to Darlington, England, and she’s already preparing for her next adventure: traveling to South Africa this March to minister to students during the college’s annual Go Trip.
Carrie, now 17, recently returned from the ND State Volleyball Tournament, where the Bulldogs finished 6th in the State B. Her work ethic—on and off the court—continues to bless us, and we love the way she represents our school, our family, and Jesus with so much grace and joy. She is currently leading FCA at school and spent a week on mission in Kansas City last summer, serving in the local church and helping prepare for a large one-day community outreach serving food and offering free services.
Amelia is in junior high this year and will turn 13 at the end of January. She has a sharp mind and creative hands, and she’s becoming quite the cook and baker—often blessing us with something delicious from the kitchen. She loves Bulldog volleyball and can usually be found working right alongside her older sisters, digging serves, peppering, pancaking, and hitting. She may be small, but she is mighty, with impressive skills already. She’s currently in the midst of basketball season and shines as a strong defensive player.
Preston and Stacy feel incredibly blessed to have been able to watch many of the girls’ games this year and even traveled often this fall to cheer on Jenna. Stacy continues to enjoy teaching and finding new opportunities for her students to learn and grow. Farmer Preston is grateful for a fantastic harvest this year—praise God for the generous rain this summer. And Pilot Preston is eagerly anticipating flying a brand-new Cessna Ascend in the coming months after completing his training.
As we celebrate this season, we pray you, too, are finding moments to reflect on your blessings and to remember the birth and sacrifice of our Savior. He truly is “God with us.”
Sending our love to you and yours,
The LaDukes: Preston, Stacy, Jenna, Carrie & Amelia
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