summer 2008

so it seems as though I took a blogging hiatus...I didn't really mean too...but my life has just been full. And every time I took a peek at my blog (or, I should say, my friends' blogs) I just didn't have the energy or organized thoughts on which to write.

So, to update from my last post:
1. my grad class is done, in which I received a grade of "A" (nothing short of a miracle I think)
2. We purchased a used 2001 Dodge Intrepid to get Jason to & from work and school.
3. We got new carpet in the family room that looks exactly like the carpet we had back there...apparently I don't have a knack for decorating. :)
4. We have not yet gone on a camping trip--but I'm still hopeful!

One wouldn't think that the 3 (or 4) things listed above would create a full life...but everyday, something new pops up to keep us busy. Friends visiting from out of town, a shopping trip with my mom, beaches to visit, rooms to clean, errands to run, groceries to buy...and then the Olympics started and it amazes me how that can occupy your time as well! ;)

So, yes, summer 2008 has been a good one. I feel relaxed and at peace. Ready to go back to work next week? I'll be honest: nope, not in the least. But, I will...because I do love the kids, and that is who I'm working for. :)

One more moment in my life: I spent a couple hours today at the Lake Michigan shoreline. It was beautiful: peaceful, perfect temperature, a good book, a little snooze--one of my best summer moments. On the way home, I popped in a CD and sang (loudly) along with Philips, Craig, & Dean:

Lord, I wish I could praise You with adequate words
But You leave me speechless
And I so long to sing You the song You deserve
But it would be endless
I long to move Your heart
To bring You something new
To tell how great You are
Till my praise to You
Is like an ocean breeze blowing on your face
Like a summer sun with its warm embrace
Like a gentle rain plays a symphony
That's what I want my praise to be
Like a fragrant rose in the early spring
Like an eagle soars when it spreads its wings
Whatever, Lord, You may need from me
That's what I want my praise to be
To You
Everything I could give, You already possess
Lord, I'm so unworthy, yeah
I'm just one of the millions to stand and confess
And yet still You hear me
Your heart is open wide
You long for what I bring
I pray somehow You'll find this simple offering...