I'm not really feeling my writer's groove lately, so here are some notes instead:
- I am glad to say that our maple syrup season is finally over. We pulled our taps last weekend and washed all of the equipment. I didn't count gallons, though I'm certain Steve did, but it was a successful season, and the pancakes are happy. 
Natalie and I designed the labels together this year. Syrup season is a Long process, but a very fun family project.
-My weight loss is going well. I have lost 31 pounds so far, but most importantly has been my ability to have the energy to exercise! I am much stronger than I was just a few months ago, and much less tired. It helps that the medication change has finally sunk in. Praising God for this major milestone I thought I'd never see!
-Serena, the "baby", has completed driver's education. We now have 2 teenage drivers in the family, and 2 soon-to-be completely gray-haired parents, I'm sure. I have yet to ride with her. I still have some anxiety on a good day, so I just don't want to push it!
-Natalie has received her ACT score recently and was very pleased to get a "30". With her 4.0 GPA, that most certainly means our child will not be living with us forever. :( As a junior, college information is flying left and right, and I'm beginning to get nervous...time has gone too fast.
-Things are going really well with my "new brother". It's funny how these things happen and how I've seen then happen in my kids' lives as well. One friend leaves, and they are devastated, but then it makes room for someone who really wants to be there. It's quite incredible. I recently had a visit with his mom, and we joke how "she always did like you best", which is so funny. Our similarities are very sibling-like. We could have grown up in the same house.
-Spring. What can I say? It's elusive. We get a couple warm days, then it's cold again. I must be blinking too much! I look longingly out at the pool and the garden, and know soon I will be very much outside enjoying it all.
-My brother will be celebrating his birthday in heaven on Friday. His wife and boys will be celebrating him at a Detroit Tiger's baseball game. My brother was a big fan, and went to the games often. We were not able to join them for various conflicting reasons, but will celebrate him in our hearts every day anyway. I was reminded by Angela to continue to focus on seeing Jeff in heaven one day, which for some reason, I was losing sight of that assurance. Thank you, friend.
I hope I can stop in again and that my writing will begin to flow soon. Until then, I might just be sharing random notes!
Be blessed!
2 comments:
So excited to see you on-line again. Love your notes and the little glimpses into your life. Yum home made syrup! Between new drivers and a junior thinking about college life sure is going fast. I'm so grateful that God brought you a new brother. He knew what you needed. Jeff will never be far from your heart, no matter what. What a welcome will be waiting for you in heaven. I'm ecstatic to hear your new meds are working better. Can't say that about mine yet. 3rd attempt to move up to 3/4 dose but I'm starting every other day for now. Hopefully that will ease my body into it more. Yeah for the weight loss! I have to get back to basics and stop putting on weight and start loosing again! "Read" you soon my friend.
Congrats on the syrup:)
Nice to see you are writing a bit.
Blessings.
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