Our first day of 12th and 8th grade!! It started pretty well. Everyone is hopeful and excited. Over the weekend, we had made a chalk drawing for the neighborhood children, welcoming back to school. Last night, the rain had washed it away. But we all believe that everyone who was suppose to have seen it, did. We also painted some rocks and papers. We really love painting rocks and putting them in our yard. We dug those rocks up over the years from our own yard, so they mean more, I guess, than the average rock. (yep, that's weird{:o). We played some badminton, blew bubbles, messed around with the cats, played games, and watched movies. It was a very good day before the new school year. Last week, we went hiking with some friends up to a waterfall. It was very beautiful. Our children were so delightful to watch play and get very soaked. Yeah, they are all over 11. The younger ones stayed dry. The best thing about the hike was the way the other mothers treated me, with kindness and compassion. I'm not the most sure footed or fastest hiker in the world. But they were the best. It reminds me to be a better friend who isn't so selfish and self-centered. It reminds me of Jesus. Jesus never puts Himself first. Ever. Even when there isn't a reward in the natural, He loved others. I get caught up with the natural reward sometimes. I forget the guideline of 1 Corinthians 13. Well, I will keep on trying, you know? Today we went for a walk again with our friends. It is pretty country where we are. My son got to visit with a friend he hadn't seen in a very long time. The visit turned out great. Hopefully time will permit them to get together more often, even though it is their senior year. We are reading some new nature material that encourages us to look up birds (for now) and plants. It was fun looking up the birds and their songs. If it wasn't for our three cats, I wouldn't mind owning a couple of birds. Well, have a fantastic week. And be encouraged to love like Jesus!!
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