This Week...

Wow, do I have a lot to tell this week!! I wonder if there is a word limit on blogs??? Let's hope not :)

Monday -- what a great beginning to the week. We were off for Columbus Day. I've never been so happy to have known about that guy. So, you're probably thinking that I spent the day in leisure activity -- reading and playing. That's what holidays are all about, right? Nope. I sewed ALL DAY -- I nearly went blind! But, oh, the relief of having it done; now just to get all those grades in by Tuesday morning-- no problem, the night is long!

The school week started out almost the reverse of last week. All the building of signs, stuffing of tissue squared, glittering of letters -- all that was undone and stuffed in the trash in -- get this -- LESS THAN ONE HOUR. All week to build, one hour to tear down. That's the story of life, isn't it?

And finally, the weekend was here. Another leisurely experience --- NOT. Friday was a rushed day of haircuts, banking, getting a new sewing machine (yippee!!!), and packing for the gymnastics meet in Mobile. Our first meet was Level 6, and Kathryn did an awesome job despite feeling terrible.

Robbie and David came down with baby Carsyn and stayed with us for the weekend. I was reminded that sometimes people show their love for us not in what they do, but in what they don't do. David gave up a dove shoot and Robbie could have gone to the river, but both were willing to help us with a hard meet schedule by NOT doing what they would have loved. Greater love hath no husband than to lay down his shotgun and fishing pole for his wife (an obvious rewording here ).

Sunday, after a wonderful breakfast at Golden Corral and a quick pack up, the boys and Carsyn were on their way home and we were on our way to the last session. What fun those girls are!! Moments to remember from this weekend's meet: Anna Blake scored a 9.775 on the vault,Mary Avery and Jessika did their backhandsprings by themselves,  Anna Lowe scored 1st on the floor, and Syndey got a trophy in the all around! All the girls did a GREAT job!

On the way home Lauren asked if I was tired, probably because I was quiet. I wasn't tired, but just got caught up thinking about the blessings God allows me to wallow in every day: a loving husband, five adorable grandchildren to spoil, sweet children and their loves, a wonderful job teaching English, a great second job helping Lauren with her gymnastics studio, -- Life is good, time is precious, and moments to remember are perfect.