Snap, Snap

My sister-in-law, niece, and daughter

BYE! LOVE YOU!!

Have you ever heard the saying about when children leave, apron strings are broken. Well, I had some big snaps today!!!

My baby left with her team (of 30+) to Maringa Brazil this morning. I tried very hard to be brave and not cry, but I failed.

She will spend the next 29 hours flying or waiting in 1 of the 6 different airports that they will travel thru arriving Friday evening about 5pm.

The team will spend their time doing construction projects at an orphanage. I'm imagine alot of playing with the children will happen also!

Please keep them in your prayers (and maybe mommy too!).

It's been how long??

I can't believe it has been over 3 months since my last post. Alot has happened so I think I will just give brief updates of the different events.....

-- I traveled with baby girl's travel team to Springfield, MO for homeschool basketball nationals. While I was there, I received a call that my favorite cousin on my dad's side of the family lost her battle to cancer. I wasn't able to attend the funeral in Atlanta. I'm part of the oldest generation on my dad's side. There were 7 of us cousins - we lost Patsy several years ago. So the 6 remaining cousins, all of our spouses and many of our children gathered in Atlanta in May 2008 for a reunion. Oh!! I'm so glad we did!! We had a great visit, took lots of pictures and just enjoyed each other. If you have special people in your life that you haven't seen for awhile - please make plans to see them.

--My father-in-law celebrated his 80th birthday on March 28th. All of his children (and spouses) and most of his grandchildren gathered in Nashville, TN. We toured the famous Ryman Auditorium and just enjoyed being together.

--While we were in Nashville, we went shopping. There was a store in this high end type mall that I have never seen in my entire life. They sold oxygen!!! Apparently if you suck in large quantities of oxygen, you can get a bit of a buzz. I can't remember the price but I think it was $20 for 20 minutes for your choice of 3 different flavored scented oxygen!! Can you believe it!!

--My forever friend Melody who I've mentioned before received news that her cancer spread to her brain. I have had the privilege to attend her dr's appointments and take her to a few of her radiations. It's so hard to watch her deal with such a tough road. She's the picture of God's grace and a beautiful hand maiden of God!!

--We drove to Detroit, MI to watch the Tigers (my favorite team) lose to the Boston Red Sox (baby girl's favorite team). While there, I was able to visit my mom's brother who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. I was also able to visit with my mom's childhood friend which was such a delightful and special time.

--We had a HAIL STORM!!!! We will get our 2nd new roof in 3 years (also due to a hail storm!) and some other repairs to the house. Thank you American Family Insurance!!

--I spent a week at our church's teen camp as 1 of the 2 nurses. Very interesting week. I may write more about that later!

Well, I guess that's all for now. Just trying to spend the summer doing things that I can't do during the school year - deep cleaning, scrapbooking, etc.

I have other thoughts rumbling around in my brain but they haven't developed into complete sentences. If they do, I will let you know!