Grieving Summer Vacation

Today is the last day of summer vacation “Bitter Sweet” I go back to school tomorrow. Fist and foremost this summer I needed to enjoy the fact that I have my health and my life back. As well as celebrate the whole new direction my life is going in.
I took on projects this summer that I was not able to do for years because of my back. The yard was my first project as I weeded 4 flowerbeds that had not been properly weeded in over 3 years. So I went to town on the garden and my back felt great. At the same time I started riding my mountain bike again. I road 3-4 rides a week in the 2-3 hour range. The cool thing is I can push much harder then I could last year at this time. The back and the legs are doing great its my neck that is taking a beating. One good thing about going back to work, my bike can get some work done on it the front shock is blown out no wonder my neck hurts.
Elizabeth and I have been apart for maybe 3 weeks this entire summer vacation. The art of shopping takes on a new dimension when you have to replace everything (Catalina Fire). My new hobie, personnel-shopping consultant. Lets just say there are a few more things hanging in Elizabeth's closest these days. I took on the task of going through the girls closet when I was in Catalina and they have received so many cute things but were in need of a bit of organization. The house is coming together its much smaller but in great location just steps from the beach and the beach club. We did go by the old house to say good-bye. Also while in Catalina I went on a shore dive and snorkeled with the girls but burrrrrr the water is cold glad I brought my wet suit. The most exciting thing that happened this summer was passing Review in China. My heart is in China these days and working on my daughter’s room has been a blessing. I debated on whether to get started on it this summer, I have over a year left to wait. But I needed a place to help me represent all the love I have for her in my heart. I have a place in my heart for Annalise and I now I also have a place in my home for her. I bought this pendent at our church. I hope some day to give this keep sake to Annalise as a representation of all the love I had in my heart even before I knew you were born.