Summer's End

Here it is October 13 and I guess I have to agree that summer is over. Many of you might say that yes summer is over, it was over back in September over Labor Day weekend. Where have you been you might ask?   For our family, I suppose the summer isn't over until it is too cold to go outside and we can no longer hold outdoor parties, and dinners.  Well, Pops and I have come to agreement that the party season is over even though it is not yet cold.  We have happily hosted 8 parties since March.  I am not complaining.  We love to have friends and family over to our house.  We love that our daughters invite their friends over to watch movies or to play Wii and Mario.    We are taking a break from the party scene.  (Don't worry you know this is just temporary.)

School has started for all the girls now and a routine has started.  The bible study I take began about a month ago and we are going full steam ahead.  Pops has finished his boating season by bringing the boat home.  He has not winterized it yet, still hopeful that he can fine one more outing to wakeboard.  He is gearing up for hunting season, but I don't know how he will fit that in with band competitions and the few weekend trips we have planned.

Oh yes, with the end of party season, comes the end of the season of the broken leg.    The doctor's say that the bone has healed and I have been sent to physical therapy.  I walk with a limp, but I walk.  I am told it will get better.  I pray that it does, because I want to be on the tennis court again.

This has been  summer that we will  never forget.    Of course  the passing of Pop's father, PawPaw makes this a summer of mourning and taking time to be thankful for our many blessings and for family time spent together.  It was a summer of reflection and tender kindness from friends and loved ones.  

Coming soon:   Isaiah--not a book for the timid.