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Just wanted to say that I was still alive and kicking! After we finished our school year at the end of May, we struck out towards the state of Pennsylvania for our family summer vacation. We were taking Garth to his grandmother's and we were ready to celebrate his birthday with members of his mother's family whom we had never met. Well, the day of departure arrived and we set forth with excitement and anticipation. If you will read back a few posts, I mentioned the fact that nothing EVER goes as I planned. And this trip was no different. We got as far as the rest stop in Chattanooga, TN when a terrible stomach bug attacked Garth. After spending three hours in a Walmart bathroom, we thought the worst was over. We were wrong. We spent another hour in the restroom at Shoney's and it was there that we decided to head back home. Not only was Garth miserable, but we were pretty certain other members of the family would probably contract the same bug simply because we had been cooped up in the van together all day. (And we were right...Caleb had it the next day and Dewayne the day after that!) Can you imagine being 15 hours from home, supposed to be enjoying a vacation, with three of your five family members taking turns in a hotel restroom? Neither could we, so we returned home. The good news is that Garth recovered enough the next day so he was able to make a Sunday flight home in time for his big birthday party (well, he was a little late, but he made it!). Whew! Maybe we will try the PA trip another time.
So Caleb, Hannah, and I have been spending the summer days together. This week we have had VBS at church, so it has been pretty busy. But we have had a wonderful time! God is at work in our small town and we give Him all the praise!
Next week, Caleb will be taking a trip to Chattanooga with my grandmother and aunt. He is so excited! They are going to Lookout Mountain and will probably ride the big boat on the Tennessee River. I am so thankful that Caleb had such wonderful family to "play" with this summer. Nah, he's not spoiled at all...hehehe...
The next few weeks will be spent getting this house in order and preparing for next year. I need to go through the kids' clothes and weed out those that don't fit...I have a couple of closets and cabinets to clean out and organize...I have lesson plans to finish and books to buy...and I also have penciled in some lazy time. That's what summer is all about, right? I wish you a relaxing, lazy summer break...even if it's only for a week or two...God bless you and your family! |
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