Summertime

Summertime is here. School is almost over for my home-schooled kiddos. They look forward to a break and fun in the sun.

Sunday my sister called and said she was coming to visit. She and my gorgeous nephews arrived Monday afternoon. We visited, ate, watched the kids play wii, got panicked when we were told Trevor had hurt his eye, Jennifer got to go to Kaiser so Trevor could have 4 stitches to close up the eye wound, and then they left the next day (Wednesday.) It was wonderful to have them visit and I look forward to seeing them again in July AND hopefully in August!!

This next week we leave for our timeshare vacation in San Diego. A week of relaxation and family fun!!! We are all looking forward to beach time, swim time, reading time, nap time, etc.!! Looking for cheap activities for us to do while there. Got any ideas for us?

July holds several trips in store for us. First, a trip to NorCal to visit family. Second, the girls go to Peak in Tulsa. Oh, and I get to have a Nuclear Stress Test that same week. Ain't I lucky?? :-)

In August we will go to Knottsberry Farm and who knows what else. One last trip is planned for the girls' birthdays in October (not summer, I know) to Big Bear. They are excited about that as well!

Well, I hope your summertime is enjoyable...check back for pictures of our summer trips and such. Have a great one!!!

Frustrations

I THOUGHT I only had one math class to complete before transfering to University as a Junior. Well, I was sort-of right....one math class to complete my General Education requirements. However, I have 2 more classes to complete for my major! Oh, I knew I should have met with a different counselor after the first one just focused on my Gen Ed only!!!

So, frustrations abound in my heart today but it will be alright. God is on His throne and in control. And when I finally follow through with all these requirements and get solid information, the frustrations will just become new ones! :-) And no, I am not proclaiming gloom and doom or having catastrophic expectations...I am just being honest and realistic. Frustrations are lessons learned (I hope) and the end result will be worth every second!!

As I Pray

Sitting in my car
Tears streaming from my eyes
Tired of this ragged race
Hungry to see Your face

The unceasing grind
Leaves me weary and undone
Pain and stress engulf me
I thirst for some relief

My soul begs for more
A closer walk with You
Searching both day and night
Lord, help me to win the fight

Now a new day dawns
Refresh me, Lord, I pray
These tears offer cleansing release
As Your perfect will I seek

Guide through every day
My life is Yours' to use
I lift my heart, my voice to say
Thank You for answering me today

As I pray