It's Labor Day weekend and I took Friday off as well to extend it. Fall is upon us, at least by the calendar if not by the weather. It's been rather hot and humid this weekend, we even had some rain on Saturday (August rain in Santee-rare event).
Jo and I shopped for her books for college on Friday (ouch!) and school clothes shopped Saturday and found plenty of clothes for her for less than $200. Oy, such a deal! We got Les a SDSU Dad t-shirt and he loved it, he's such a proud daddy. And I am a proud mom, so very proud of Jo and her accomplishments. But it's so much more than what she does, it's who she has become, all that I ever wanted and more than I ever imagined. Such a blessing.
So I'm sitting here nostalgic for the past school years, yet glad I'm off that particular merry-go-round. I'm still getting her ready for school, but it is more partner-like than as the head honcho. And the fact that I don't have to ride herd on her anymore leaves possibilities of what to do with all of that free time now.
Bible studies are popping up for the future, the ever present desire to go back to school (I will always want to be in school no matter how old I get) each fall. Thinking of the fall events: Donna's birthday, Aaron's birthday, Thanksgiving, Les' birthday-they are all anticipated and yet to be planned. Then on to the Granddaddy of holidays-Christmas and capping it off nicely will be Jo's birthday.
But for now, while it is still summer, I will rest in the knowledge that God has his plan and design for the future, my family's future and mine. Good plans, plans of growth and growing closer to Him. I welcome it, look forward to it, and am rather excited about it. Praise Jesus!
4 comments:
mom you forgot your birfday!
Dahling, one is never so crass as to advertise their own birthday!
Don't worry. I got your mom's b-day covered!
What do you think friends are for, anyway?!
Happy Birthday Pumpkin!!!
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