Where did August go? I know where August went, it went to preparation and execution of:
Clare back to Wooster for Field Hockey Pre-Season and then we took her! She loaded up Birdie and off she went. We followed with the big stuff and somehow more came back than went north? Hmmmm We enjoyed a team family picnic that included an hour to kill at JAFB!
Peter back to Wabash. Same plan, Peter driving Gretel and Martha to follow with a driver for the trunk and other belongings. A week before departure, Peter greeted me with puppy-like enthusiasm "Mom-Mom, I can move in two days early, can-I, can-I, can-I?" My reply- yes! Joe's reply, but wait, I'm going to and made plans to see a friend. I explained that Peter could go two days earlier and Joe could follow at the regularly scheduled time. Amazing by the time Peter had the car loaded, he made everything fit in Getel. There was no longer a need for Joe to visit with Martha.
Susan reaching out to welcome and recruit Family Leadership Council members for Denison. A highlight of my year. The Class of 2025 is very special and these parents are ready to engage!
- Sally, you ask about Sally. Our dear third child was owning her own preparation. Lucky for me an evening meeting was canceled and I joined for an evening of back-to-school shopping at Easton in late August.
- Susan back to school- Economics of Philanthropy, first quiz- check!
- FPC Faith Formation! The church opened its doors again for worship in the Sanctuary The CEFF committee has met weekly with scripture and meditation at the base of our time together. The Spirit leading our faith formation works as we look to our year of learning. Interested in being more involved, let me know!
We still managed to enjoy great summer outings in August! Days and evenings at MCC are a favorite- golf, swimming, a canon-ball contest and dinners with friends. We've had some date nights and enjoyed the Granville Inn porch. The Inn was the location of the last Granville meal for a party of 5 this year. The kids walked home together. Meal planning was fun in my life on Newark-Granville Road these last few weeks. Each child has their favorite and it was my pleasure to delight. I love that Peter asked for Clare's Pasta- an Insta Pot creation as one of his going away meals. Sally had to wait until the others were gone for her Stuffed Peppers. Farmer's Market meals have been a treat and this is a favorite for the end of August and into September.
I'm pleased with our work, the preparation and team work paid off. Clare and Peter called in with good reports of the start-up of their school years. Things are not perfect but they are rolling with what is before them. Prayers for the families and loved ones that passed away too early. The lesson of loving each day starts now for our young adults. Enjoy the transitions and fading days of summer.
