“Only in growth, reform, and change, paradoxically enough, is true security to be found.” –Anne Morrow Lindbergh
I spent some time of self reflection and of grieving alone. It was good.
God has empowered me with blessings I didn’t ever know I had. Such a family of support that lends love and courage.
I am emerging anew. I know that 2012 will be memorable!
Post concussion entertainment done over several days, Kate labored to make this sweet church. But turn your back, and her precocious puppy chew off half the roof!
in no particular order…
beach
r-camp for 3 kids at once
dancing
museums
photography up close
soccer big and small
CCB take over
4 out of 5 heads with lice
knitting–a lot
rainbows
Simple and Green
Normalcy=dinner w/ calm and glad hearts, jokes and laughter, good food and wine, showers and bedtime at a reasonable hour
Daughter/Big sister married off
puppy chewed books
adoption
separation
refined by the tossing of the waves
Proverbs 4:21-23
For a man’s ways are in full view of the Lord,
and he examines all his paths.
The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him;
the cords of his sin hold him fast.
He will die for lack of discipline,
led astray by his own great folly.
We all make choices. That’s God’s plan–we have free will. I really don’t like making New Year’s Resolutions. I tend to make goals on my birthday instead. This year, I need a new start. I never lack for ideas but certainly lack of discipline has been my downfall many times. Some of the words from my September list are:
Bible, Create, Initiate, Donate, Relax, Learn, Encourage, Plant, Finish.
May your path of 2012 not lead you astray.
Like the tender shoots of new grass emerge from the mud, so am I.
The second half of 2011 was life changing mud. I now begin to emerge. A new and changed zookeeper. 2012 will renew this blog with content. Creativity. Family. Friends. Adventure. I look forward to having you join.
School is back in session!
I have been away from the blog all summer–mainly I have been scattered… and summer is my least favorite. I will be getting back to a regular routine now… Fall!
We had lots of fun this summer…
All three kids went to R-camp. Alexander for his first time. He did great.
Kate had 3 weeks of dance camp. One was sleep-away, the other 2 were day camp “intensive” classes.
James spent his time perfecting a new sleep pattern; stay up late, get up late, repeat. During the few wakeful hours he mostly played video games.
We had a fabulous trip to Corolla, NC with my dear brother and his family. The beach is a healing and peaceful place for us all.
We did some pool time this year, but much less than in past years. Not sure why. Kids didn’t seem all that excited about it, so I don’t need to be convinced to do something else!
We took a crew to the Museum of Natural History for a day. That was nice since the kids are older and we can send off a group and meet back up.
And we did a farm adventure too!
Rich’s band, CCB, has had many performances in clubs, restaurants, and outside venues. The most memorable was the 9:30 Club–a huge gig. I love my Rock Star!
That’s the gist of the summer… Hope to be back here soon!
No more elementary school for Kate!
She met the occasion with many emotions. Excitement, joy, sadness, and pride. She was happy about finishing 5th grade. It’s exciting to grow and move up. Mix this with the knowledge that she will not be going to the same middle school as her friends. She was selected for the local arts magnet school and is very excited about that, but also apprehensive. Academically, she was rewarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. 
Some people I talk to don’t relish time alone, but most revel in it. I am one fortunate enough to be in the latter group this week. I am just home from dropping all three kids at camp; dear Hubby is away on a music gig until late Thurs. Just the dogs and I enjoying the quiet. Actually, the sound of the fish tank filter splashing, the tic-toc of the grandfather clock, the small hum of the ceiling fan…
Spring gave way to Summer in a blur of activities. Pictures still on the memory card waiting to emerge in full color. Soccer. Dance. Promotion. More… those posts will fill in the gaps…maybe this week.
For now I am so content. Red wine, chips and homemade guacamole, and no commitments, no responsibilities. Just alone. Pleased with the blessing of a vacation.
