My Dad seems to be getting ready, ready for the best trip of his life. Before he broke his hip, he was so unhappy and lonely and discontent. Now, he seems to be in a holding pattern, just waiting for the next step. I am so grateful that my mom can visit him now and go away smiling. On Sunday they had church together in his room. They sang an old hymn together and she looked over and Dad had raised his hand in testimony of his trust in God. A trust that bears witness to the fact that all this will be worth it when he sees Jesus. A trust that never once wavered as he lived his life in front of his two girls. A trust that both of us now hold onto because we saw it modeled and proven to be true. I pray I pass that on to my family because when all is said and done, nothing else really matters. We grow old, give up our jobs, sell our homes and possessions and prepare for God to take us home. I love my Dad.

Lily of the Valley, let your sweet aroma fill my life
Rose of Sharon show me how to grow in beauty in God's sight
Fairest of ten thousand, make me a reflection of your light
Daystar shine down on me let your love shine through me in the night

Lead me Lord, I'll follow. Anywhere you open up the door
Let your word speak to me, show me what I've never seen before
Lord I want to be your witness, you can take what's wrong and make it right
Daystar shine down on me, let your love shine through me in the night

I had a wonderful week-end. Back to my roots; to the wonderful people and places that were such an intricate part of my childhood. I walked into that wonderful old farm house and went directly to the spot where I sat on my Papa's lap in his recliner. I closed my eyes and I could still sense him. That wonderful man, the wisest man I know with a 6th grade education. There is life there. Some of the houses I passed were empty and abandoned but now this one. For that I am grateful. People were there living and making memories just like our family did. I truly thank God for my roots. I have a wonderful heritage.

How wonderful life is 'cause you're in the world!!

Home from market and I feel like I have re-entered my life. I got back to church, back to the gym but most importantly back to these guys. Looking forward to the cool-down that is coming this week so it will really feel like fall. Pumpkin patch, sleep-overs, a family reunion and Bob Dylan in concert. I like my life!! Jen Leonard has been living with us temporarily and I am so glad she has. She is a wonderful addition to our family. Thanks to her for putting up with my husband in the office and for loving my grandkids in such a beautiful way. They are truly richer for having her in their lives. We're really glad she's here. You might as well put that house up for sale, I don't think Mr. Pressley is going to let you move!!