How I Spent My Summer Vacation - the First 3 Days!

Tuesday, my official vacation began--not exactly in the best way! I was babysitting for Avery and Kaleigh and when I went out of the room for a minute Kaleigh decided to try the pill that had been left in a dish on the counter (What kind of grandmother am I?). So after a call to poison control and a trip to the ER for Kaleigh to drink a luscious charcoal and chocolate drink, all was well! We think she spit most of it out, but better safe than sorry. I wish I had my camera in the ER to show Kaleigh with black goo all over her shirt, face, and hair. Instead, here she is all cleaned up, in her hospital gown, and happily back here in the arms of Grampy.

Yesterday, I took Mom to her follow up check up after her knee replacement where I learned that the arthritis that has afflicted all her joints and the stenosis in her spine are hereditary. I see artificial parts in my future! Then my Bible Study group (studying 1 John), and a trip to the funeral home for Don. We stopped to see Joyce, Merle, and Seth and were treated to dinner.

This morning I drove to Detroit to return school materials and then back to Waltz for Don's funeral. What a celebration of a life of service to God's kingdom, and more importantly a celebration of eternal life in Jesus! It was also great to see lots of old familiar faces! Then a stop at Joyce's again. This time for a good talk, and another visit with Seth and Christie. Home and into my pool for the first time this year--it still needs a bit of cleaning, but it's getting there. I was surprised that the water was as warm as it was. Tonight I should be working on VBS music for next week and paying bills, but after all -- this is summer vacation!