Monday, July 5, 2010

July 5th and the day after the party!

The last month has been filled with many things to be grateful for. Adele is officially retired from school and we await her first retirement check. Social Security agreed that - yes she is disabled and unable to go back to teaching, so they gave her a check for the past year and she is getting her SS every month like she is 66 not 62.

Then there were all the shopping days, downtown Lancaster with her friends, visits to her sister, retirement dinner, and on and on with things to do. God has given us so much and we are blessed to be able to enjoy it. Although I must say, too much in a week does get her so tired, she gets weary and the mood changes for the worse.

To celebrate July 4th - we had family over for a picnic. We got to meet the newest member of the family, Ang's mom came with Jon and Angela. What a beautiful lady! Tons to eat, tons left over, our fridge is full! Adele and I did all of the work over the past week, so there was not a day that was too busy and full. That allowed us to have a wonderful time and not be physically drained at the end of the day. Watched "Dear John" with Adele to end the day.

Julie was working until 3, so when we called her, she was there and not with Ruby, today she closes, yesterday she opened. Eric called us and we got to Skype with Ruby and Eric. Ruby seems to think she can pick us out of the computer screen and have us hold her. She is such a doll - and we miss her greatly, but with Skype it is easier. She and her parents will be here in August for 2 days.

Adele is clear of cancer and happy to be able to enjoy the summer for once. We are using the Corvette as much as possible, driving to New Hope today for another picnic at Beth and Steve's. Oh right - meeting Allie, Chris' girl friend today also. I promise to be normal for awhile. This could be the last year they have everyone there for the holiday?

The picnic at Steve & Beth's was great fun again! Chris looks great and his face lights up when Allie is around. Spencer is 16 on the 6th and Lauren is a normal college girl. Love their living room with all the laptops around, wifi drops out on the porch - big thick stone walls have that effect sometimes. Fun time and a nice ride back with the top down. Both Adele and I took showers after we got home, it was a HOT ride, 97+ all the way.

Lord, Thank You for everything You have done for us! You have provided so much it is utterly amazing! Thank You, I Praise You Lord. Allow us safe travel today.

See you all next month.