Been Very Busy

I have been AWOL.  This is a busy time of year at work - - - and at home, too.  As you can see above, the yard work is abundant.  (That is residual pollen on the deck railing that needs washing.)  The cute cars are for our grandson, Benjamin, to play with when he is  a bit older - - - and of course, he has to be born first!  I got those at the consignment sale.  I had volunteered to work on clean-up two Sundays ago - - and was there about five hours.

The next pic won't excite you but it does me - - - cuz those are new tires on my car!!!  It's amazing how "my" ride feels luxurious due to these additions.   A big "thank-you" to my husband for knowing it was time to purchase them and also for taking the car to the shop for the upgrade!!

Next week we have an associational library conference where we will be reviewing and learning information to make us better ministers in our individual churches.  I get to present the overview and our director will present questions, moderate answers, and challenge those in attendance to complete the material.

In one week, we begin early registration for our children's summer reading program.  Our prizes arrived from a couple of toy companies.  They were unpacked last week and put in clear plastic shoe-boxes.  Next week, they will be sorted by colors, and then numbered.  I'll give you an update as we have it.

This is also the time of year I have annual exams.  Friday was my appointment for my mammogram - - - you really wanted to know that, didn't you?!!  It was the first time I used the Mary Ellen Locher Women's Center.  They have three locations.  I went to Ooltewah and was extremely impressed with their staff and facilities.  It will be my preferred imaging company for future visits - - - as long as my insurance will allow.  We pay a bit more to have Memorial Medical in our network but they are well worth it.

Today was a very exciting and happy time as we celebrated our son-in-law's graduation from Cleveland State Community College.  Of course his family was there, too but I will let my daughter post those pics if she so desires.  The speaker was Larry Gatlin.  He was phenomenal - - - - was funny as well as serious; had great points to make; sang three songs; and included audience participation in all of the above.  All of us were in agreement that he was the best speaker we have heard in all the graduations we have attended in the last forty years!

 - - - so until next week or next time I write - - - - - see ya!

 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.  Proverbs 9:9