Is This June?

Even for around here where it rains etc, this hasn't been a normal Spring. You can even tell it in the flowers blooming. Those that typically bloom in March are blooming now. It seems that nature is just as confused. The calendar says June 4th but it doesn't look like June 4th. When I look at the weather for the next 5 days, all I see is "showers". We are all trying to be hopeful that summer will finally come. There is still light in the sky until after 9:30 pm at least. A sign that it is really June.

Sorry for complaining. I know you would understand and think me a saint if you were in the rain that I was in yesterday with the 6th grade tour. I tried very hard to keep them dry by taking them various ways around the campus that had coverings or into buildings instead of walking outside.

OK... I feel better now. We continue to get ready for company and Aaron's graduation. I also met Susie, Norma, and Kaye for dinner last night. Kaye and Norma wanted to say "goodbye" to Susie. She showed them the pictures of the space that she is going to have a bookstore in the church back in North Carolina. It is a big undertaking and she will be very busy this summer. As I walked to my car, I could feel tears come up in my eyes. I am not even saying "so long" yet. I just know how much I will miss her and how empty her place will be. I realize that I don't have many women friends these days. I am usually busy with the boys, Kari, Dave, and my job. I have all of you online and that is a comfort. I guess Susie may become one of us too when she gets back east. I know that I need to pursue more opportunities that may cultivate friendships around me.

I better get some rest (I am back on track with writing posts before bedtime for the next day). Wednesday marks the middle of the week... can you believe that? Have a good one!