Big Yellow Bus

Well, we made it through the first two days of Rockdale County's school year. Had good weather but still managed a school bus accident on the very first day! How does one justify rear-ending a big yellow school bus with flashing lights? God was watching over the kids and no one on the bus was harmed. They all were shaken but went home with an exciting story to tell of the first day of school.

Let's hope the rest of the year is more boring.

Evie has been really busy on Etsy setting up treasuries. She has made some fantastic finds and has shown a real gift for curating.

Jordy completed her first High School Band camp with flying colors. She did confess to Gramma that she was a little homesick by the second night. She did get to room with one of her good friends. She loved the college campus and the dorm rooms. She even had fun on the field though she was exhausted and sore. Oh, what memories she's making!

Well, the wedding is only a few weeks away. Mom is trying hard not to worry about what isn't getting done. We're determined to enjoy the day. We, the Georgia contingent, will have only that - one day - with our Ohio crowd. The boys will have to miss one day of school (boo hoo). Please be praying for our safety on the road.

Evie has finished another fantastic shroom table. Even Ray likes it so we know it's worth consideration by her loyal fans. The wedding has kept our jewelry and ribbon artists from adding anything new to the shop but we anticipate wonderful things when the excitement has died down and everyone's schedules are back to normal.

I'm taking our friend, Michael, to church today. Let's hope he finds a church home at last. Heritage has some problems with some things but the people are loving and kind and trying to grow up in Christ. In the end, I think that is all Christ requires of us - To put God first in our lives and, secondly, to love each other as He commanded.

Well, have a wonderful Sunday and a safe week. We'll talk again later.

catching up

Sorry it's been such a long dry spell. A lot has been happening.

As we stated before, the FAR Studios crowd got together in June for a few very short days. One of our members had to rush home to be with her fiance who's mother was very ill. His mom went home to Jesus a few weeks later.

Good news though. Our artist and her man did marry last weekend! They ditched the big wedding plans in favor of speed and had a lovely little ceremony in a small chapel in our home church. No white wedding for them. Red and black and silver were the colors they chose. Mom thought it sounded ghastly but it really did work out well. More red than black helped.

Our youngest artist has had a lot of adjustments, too. Her mom was the bride. A change in houses, city, and school will be easier to take than the loss of her two cats. Her new daddy is highly allergic so the kitties couldn't make the move with the family. They have been turned over to really nice people who will find them loving homes.

Evie and the boys are on their way to another scouting weekend. This is the cub scout Webloree! (That's pronounced wee blow ree.) Tons of work but also tons of fun.
The oldest son is den chief for the younger son's pack. He has a lot of responsibility this year but his scoutmaster has full confidence in his abilities.

Speaking of scouts, Honor Court was this last week and older son earned his first class rank and six more badges. He's already well on his way to his Star rank.

How are all of you feeling lately? Has h1n1 reared its ugly head in your lives yet? Both boys and their mom have had the flu already and have suffered with secondary infections after. But they are healing and are no longer contageous. Mom's mom has somehow missed out on the Ugh so far and hopes to stay healthy. Maybe it's all the fruits and vegies!

Ray is still deployed out east (mideast that is). We miss him terribly and pray for him constantly. Hopefully we'll have him back before Thanksgiving.

One of mom's paintings sold last month on the Etsy site. The buyer wrote happy comments after receiving the painting. Now mom is thinking of doing a new work. She's been kinda discouraged by what she considers her lack of talent in this area but if someone likes it, maybe it's OK to do what she loves. Whadya think?

Had an interesting visitor in the back yard last weekend - a beautiful beige colored heron glided gracefully across the back yard just as mom glanced outside. What a wonderful blessing from God to be allowed to see such sights. The deer have been stubbornly absent of late so the bird was a great surprise!

Well, it's been nice bloggin' ya. Have a great weekend and remember Our Father in all you say and do and think! Love ya! Bye