Well, I finished up the last of my Finals for the Summer school quarter yesterday.  I’ll know the final scores for those classes next week.  I must say, it’s been a busy, busy summer!  I can’t remember the last time I was ever this busy–even when I had my daycare! 

This morning I took my precious 4-yr old (almost 5!) granddaughter to the dentist for her first filling.  They didn’t even need to give her a shot to numb the area!  The cavity was so shallow, it just took them a few moments to clean it and fill it, and she didn’t even notice them doing it.  Wow!  Dentistry has surely come a long way in the last 35 years!  My grandson had 2 filled yesterday, but his had to be numbed.  He had some pain after it wore off, but I’m sure he’s doing fine now.  He was already at school when I picked Cayla up this morning, but Robert said he was okay when he dropped him off.

I’ll be making a big pan of Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding today to take to the S.A.M. meeting tonight at church.  S.A.M. is the Single Adults Ministry at my church, and we’ll be having many guests this evening.  Tonight is the big 9-11 Remembrance Service, and I’ll have the honor of serving dinner to many of our local soldiers.  This is truly a blessing for me, and everyone is very understanding when I get emotional during these services. 

My middle son is now out of Iraq and back on home turf once again, but it’s been a very long 6 years here.  He spent several deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is being very closed about the atrocities he witnessed.  I pray he’s speaking with counsellors, though. 

We need to keep all of our soldiers in prayer every day.  War is a horrible, horrible experience for everyone involved, but so often it’s necessary.  I have my own opinions about this one, which I will not share with anyone.  Suffice it to say the heart of this mother is trusting in the Lord.

I’ll be quite busy during this school break.  I’ll be working on an order from a precious sister for some hand-quilted items,  as well as trying to make extra time to design and construct a new satchel for my books next quarter.  I’d like to make one in a Fall theme, but if it doesn’t look like I’ll have time, I may go with a Christmas theme.  We’ll see.  Have no fear, I’ll post pics when I’m done. 

Well, I’d better get busy making that pudding for tonight.  I pray you have a most blessed and lovely weekend!

Hugs,

Cynthia Robin