Another Summer Is Over

The summer has come and gone. Well the calendar says it is still summer but summer vacation is over for most children in our area. City schools started back last Monday (8/3). County schools start back Monday (8/10). The Christian schools start back the end of August.

You might wonder what we have done since camp is over? Well, we took a week of vacation. We didn't go anywhere - just stayed at home. But it was so needed. We wandered around in kind of a fog until Thursday.

Monday we purchased a new air conditioner for our home. One (which had been in the garage/basement when we arrived) had finally given up. I'm not sure if it worked at 100% but it did keep the office/computer room fairly comfortable. While we were looking for the a/c, my cousin called. He & his family were in the area & would like to see us. After calling sisters & checking schedules, we invited them to come on Tuesday.

So Tuesday we ordered pizza from Little Caesar's and looked forward to cousins' arrival. We had a lovely meal...probably not the most nutritious...my one sister did bring fresh veggies...but the company far outweighed the meal's non-nutritional value. After eating we showed everyone around & then my nieces & my cousin's sons went swimming. The one "exciting" part of the afternoon swimming was that my youngest niece lost her footing in the pool. She did have her life jacket on but in her fear, she couldn't get her footing. She started turning somersaults in the pool. Fortunately it was the kiddie pool so I walked to her and picked her up. She was a little scared at first but then it became a big adventure. She told her experience to all who would listen.

Wednesday evening we went to church...preaching for about 30 minutes and then choir & orchestra practice. Thursday we stayed home all day. Friday my nieces & their dad (my brother-in-law) came to swim. They stayed for a while & had a great time.

Today we took John's mom to Sam's. John purchased some cookies to bake for the races later this month. Our church is involved with Raceway Ministries. We (the church) are responsible for one campground. People will go door to door to visit. They deliver a pre-packed baggie of 2-3 cookies per camper/family. Some families are very excited to talk with church people. Others are not so excited.

Tomorrow we will attend church. I look forward to meeting my new Sunday School students. Last Sunday was the first Sunday with the new class but there were still many out of town on vacation. One little boy's birthday is Monday. He's bringing cupcakes so we can celebrate.

Monday I will go back to the office. I am ready. This week of vacation has helped. It will seem very strange though to not hear voices on campus. Especially voices screaming because they are having such a good time. I pray they have a good first week of school