My handsome grandson started kindergarten today. I can't believe that much time has passed. It seems like only yesterday that we were walking endless miles in the heat, trying to start Kerri's labor, wondering if the time would ever come that we would meet this remarkable human being. Now I am praying for this little man that God will protect him and walk with him as he begins a new part of his life. Riley, I love you more than words could ever say. You are truly a special person. I know this will be a fun adventure for you and soon you will be reading to Nana.

I can count a million times
People asking me how
I can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life has changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind to turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times.
So I pray -
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain.
I am Yours regardless of the dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy,holy
Is the Lord God Almighty

Here are some pictures of vacation. These are the very special people that make me smile every time I think of them. What a great two weeks we had. Thanks guys, for being you and bringing me so much joy.

Well, we are home from vacation. It was another interesting two weeks. We are very grateful that we saw God's hand of protection as Mike went to war with a wave and the wave won. Two hospitals, multiple tests, pain medicine and a neck brace later we are very hopeful that he is going to be fine in time. He goes to our family doctor today and I am anxious to see the new x-rays. Hopeful the healing is progressing and he can get back to normal soon. We really did have a great time otherwise. The weather was beautiful and we were all able to relax. Eric even came down for a few days. It's good to be home and like always, I am looking forward to settling in for the fall season. Kerri and I will be leaving or a long week-end soon to New York. The boys are getting ready for school and my mom is trying to adjust to not living with my Dad. She is dealing with all the loneliness and feelings of guilt but I am hoping she will adjust and find some new things to fill up her life. It's a huge adjustment when you have been married as long as they have. I will post some pictures from vacation soon.

I had a date with both of my two guys and we really had fun, times I will cherish. Trey is so much fun to be with - laid back and never in a hurry. He helps me slow down. Riley is getting so big and is so much fun to talk to. It seems as if it was just yeterday that I was walking around Weston in the heat with Kerri, trying to start her labor and feeling like we would never get to meet this wonderful little boy. Now we are getting ready to watch him begin kindergarten. I don't like it, not one bit. But there is absolutely nothing I can do about it so I will just take every minute I cn possibly share with them and make the most of it. Soon Evan will be wanting a date with Nana. We will be leaving for the beach on Friday. I am so looking forward to it. It will be good to spend some time with Nicole too, to get to know her a little more. I better get some more packing done.