My Day Today

Tyler-7:30 this morning

Danny-8:30 this morning

Almost here....

Kate-12:30 this afternoon.


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Me- now.

Airshow

A "Golden Eagle" floating to the ground. Picture taken by Danny.

One of the bi-planes as it "fell" to the ground. Also taken by Danny

Dan & Dad at dinner. We missed lunch due to traffic.

The Thunderbirds- 4 of them anyway. 2 others were setting up for their next stunt.

Wednesday was a busy day! First we took Kate to her new school to meet her teacher. We also got to take a ride around the town on the school bus. It was cute to hear Danny coaching her on what will happen on the bus and what the rules are etc. This year will bring with it plenty of opportunities for Kate to make new friends at school as she doesn't know any of the other kids who will be in her class. All of her friends from preschool are in other classes. She tells me she is a little nervous, so if you think of her, would you please pray for her as she starts her "real school" career! Kindergarten! I can't believe it!

After we were finished with the bus ride, we picked up Daddy and then dropped off Ty and Kate at my friend Kathy's house. Kathy was so kind to watch Ty and Kate for a long day (and into the night) so that Rick and I could take Danny to the Air show. Danny, like his dad, loves airplanes. He has decided that he wants a career in the military. When I saw that there was an airshow in Atlantic City I thought it would be a great thing to take Danny to as a Birthday surprise. He is going to be 8 in just a couple of weeks! Can you believe it?

The day was absolutely perfect-bright blue skies with cool, comfortable temps. It was right on the beach too so Dan got to play a little in the surf. So actually it was 3 of Danny's favorite things all in one-planes, military and WATER!

We got there just in time to see the Army guys-the "Golden Eagles" parachute out of a plane! They all had colored smoke that trailed them as they drifted down which made really neat patterns against the blue sky! Then some different types of planes flew by. After that 2 bi planes put on a show doing all kinds of passes and acrobatics. I let Dan use my camera to take some pictures. Well for a while anyway, until he got too covered in sand. The 2 top pics were taken by him.

The highlight came at the end when the Thunderbirds came roaring on the scene!! They were spectacular-even if they did make all of my insides rattle!!! It was amazing how close they flew by and just over the water! I enjoyed seeing how excited Rick was to watch these planes too!

It was such a blessing to be able to spend this exciting time with Danny. Thank you to Kathy for watching Ty and Kate so that we could have this time with him. He was so excited about it and was talking a mile a minute when we get home, telling Ty and Kate all about after burners and how the planes went so fast they tore the air apart!

"Oh Sweet Melissa"

I want to take this time to honor my niece Melissa. She came to stay with us for a couple weeks last summer. We had so much fun with her that at the beginning of this summer my kids were asking when Melissa was going to come back and stay with us. Well we had the joy of welcoming her back this month.

The kids had so much fun having her here. She made the time with them such a time of blessing. She was so quick to play with them what they wanted to play, and this without tiring or melting in the hot sun! She even watched the kids one evening so that Rick and I could go out to dinner together-something we haven't had a chance to do for a while. She patiently put up with McDonald's for lunch, little fingers wanting to strum her guitar and playing mini golf with munchkins! Of course she blew us all off the course with her stunning performance on the putting greens of Pagoda golf!

What a joy it was, Melissa to have you here! It is so refreshing to see a teen who is so eager to put asside her desires (including sleep) in order to be a blessing to all of us- you really were/are a blessing to us! Kate just adores you and I know that the time you spent with her will be a fond memory for her. Thank you for really making her feel special.

Mel, or Missa (pronounced Meesa) has grown so much in the Lord since last year. She was baptised just a week before coming here. I can see in her a greater joy, and a growing desire to honor God with her life. She has humbly shared her heart many times seeking to grow in her walk with God and she thoughtfully considers God's word when it is brought to her.

Miss, it is always a joy to talk with you about God. He is so good and He will complete this good work that He has begun in you to conform you to the image of His son! You can trust that all you experience will be worked together for good. Be encouraged in the struggles that this is God's spirit at work in you! I'll be praying for you for courage and strength as you walk out this last year of high school. God knows the plans He has for you... wait on him.

ILY, WLY. GOD loves you even more!
Aunt Bonnie