A Sweet Friend Refreshes the Soul. Proverbs 27:9

Summer is nice for many reasons. One reason is a given....NO SCHOOL!!!!! I love my job, but as all teachers will agree, we need our down time. It is healthier for us and for sure healthier for the kids. Just kidding. Another reason I love summer is it is a good time for visiting and catching up with friends. Last week was college orientation and several good friends brought their kids to town. Kiesha and Nancy N. came over one evening and we went to supper at Manna. We had lots and lots of laughs. Kiesha spent the night, which made the night even better. Next we had Nancy S. and Seth. They too came and stayed at the Bailey Bed and Breakfast. This made the week even better. I really did enjoy my time with Nancy. It was funny seeing her competitive nature surface. She had Randal in the backyard with his new golf toy, which helps correct your golf swing. In a few minutes, she became addicted and yearned for the perfect swing. That's Nancy.

This week I was blessed with another friend visit. This time it was my friend Tanya. She took Ashley and I to lunch in celebration of Ashley's graduation. She is so sweet and it was nice to see her sweet smile. Tanya and I used to walk almost every day. I miss those long walks and our long talks. I am excited because it looks like another friend get together is in the make for the weekend with several of the same friends and others. I also have plans with some new friends next week too.

When I think often of these above mentioned friends and others, both old and new that I hold dear to my heart, I think of this verse from Philippians, "I thank my God everytime I remember you!" Again, summer is great!

Summer Has Arrived!

School is out and the heat has arrived....It officially is summer! Other than a few medical appointments and grading my college online courses....I am pretty much free and loving every minute of summer. One of the best parts of summer is getting to visit and catch up with friends. Last week Althea invited Ashley and I along with a couple of other favorite friends (Abby and Baby Macy) to lunch in honor of Ashley's graduation. Thanks Althea for introducing us to such a quaint little restaurant called "Manna". It was wonderful! The food is so unique, but very very delicious!

Next week Nancy and Kiesha come to town to bring the kids to college orientation. We look forward to seeing them and having them stay with us. My sweet friend Tanya is coming the next week for a lunch date. Can't wait!!!!! God has blessed me with many wonderful people in my life, and those I have mentioned above are truly God sent blessings.

I ran across the saying, "What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?" That is worth pondering! Until next time....keep enjoying summer!