Donna's gone so it was a little blue this am. Actually really blue. I had looked so forward for so long now it is over. She is the one who gets up and makes the coffee. I don't usually make it, it was so nice to have her just in the house. Mollie stayed home sick, not just a mental health day. I think it could be alergies. She is still sleeping. I woke to a girlfriend who's dryer went bad and she needed to use mine. Michael and Brandon get home today. I have missed them. Tomorrow will be MIke's birthday, I think we are going to do dinner together. Michael and I talked about a balloon launch. I don't know what to do really, will put some thought into it today. The yard is so pretty, I enjoy it so much. Samuel slept out on the porch on the chase, I should have taken a picture. Mike slept out there so much. My brain feels so foggy. I can't begin to tell you how your brain just isn't the same.
I went to Mike's grave when Donna and Mary Beth were here. DOnna had not seen it. I keep thinking about it. It look so sunken and yulky. I am going to order the stone. Is see why the kids don't like it out there. I think on his birthday I am going to have them draw the took box for me. They are all good at the arts, just to do a part of it. It is the same price to etch a picture and words.
Our friends that our missionariesin Thailand are back in the states. Some of you will remember Russ, Tracy, and the children up in bed singing to Mike. They are precious friends that have battled for Christ in Thailand for 15 years. I am having a Bar B Que for them and honoring MIke. Russ has written a song for Mike and I am going to have him play it. Please put that on your calendar to come. I think it is at 5:00. It would mean so much for me to have you come. Volleyball, Bache ball, lacrosse, friebie, Que, and fun fellowship will be had by all. Other friends of the Pennington's are helping with the Bar B Que so dont be shy there will be so many new friends to meet. Kids are the most welcome. A driveway for chalk and kids toys. If it is so hot I will put out a kids pool.
Make a wonderful week. I sometimes well really many times a day, I am blown away at how God cares for us. I look at nature and love His creativity.
I got to go to Maez,Il. Gina and I walked around a little festival full of antiques, a little river ran through the town that was established in 1850. The water was so clear and made sweet sounds. Heavey wookds, rock buildings, It was a perfect morning, I then got to go and watch Mollie play softball. I spent the late afternoon and evening at a friends helping them get ready for a graduation party. what an honor to get your marriage and familoy counseling. I have several friends later in life that got that degree. Duh! wonder why God give me so many wise friends or is it I need that much counseling. Oh well I love it either way. So proud of them. I dug and dug, it is good for the soul.