You had some special visitors this week (and I'm kicking myself that I didn't get a photo!)...our missionary friends from Albania stopped by to see you! They have known you since you were 18 months old, so it is a real treat for me to see the proud familiarity flash through their eyes when they see you. <3 They commented on how much you have changed in the last 45 weeks...and also your teenage sass (that's actually hard to miss). You soaked in their attention and were able to retell stories of when we last saw our friends in Albania in October. The next couple of days were hard for you after that. You seem to be in a stage of transition that needs to separate from your past; to solidify your future. You haven't been asking to see photos of your friends left behind and when I have shown you messages on my phone, you struggle to find their names and get frustrated easily. My heart breaks for you that you need to go through this...that in order to feel safe in your future, you have to, in many ways, sever what was your past. I know you will circle back around again where all things and people Albanian will be safe again, but for now, we wait...
Never too old to enjoy a big bowl of 'bas-getti'!
Your little garden has been a beautiful healing project for you. It has given you a dedicated chore to do every day, even when you haven't wanted to. And you've gotten to see the literal fruit of your "labor" (ahem, the maternal garden gnome maybe have been doing some work behind the scenes). Your raspberries and rhubarb were plucked in early July, and how it was time to harvest your first tomato and cucumbers. Very exciting! And to eat your very own 'cumber' for lunch was the highlight of your day! We still have peppers and watermelons coming...
Isaac:
It's taking a remarkable amount of time, but I think your ears are starting to feel better. This was a doozie of an infection and I feel badly that you can't finish up the summer in the pool every evening.
The rousing game of "How Will Isaac Fall Asleep Tonight?!"
We got to visit your new teacher and tromp around the school grounds a bit to get our school legs under us again. You are ready! I'm excited for all that you are going to learn and how you are going to grow this year. I think we have a solid team in place that will help engage in a lot of 'what's best for Isaac' conversations this year.
I sent this photo to a friend of mine in Tennessee and her response is fit for framing:
What a beautiful, amazing life you life, Friend!!! I know it has hard spots...any life in this side of Heaven does...but aren't you in awe of what God has given you???!!! From the Great Wall of China to the Great Wall of blue cups!!!!!
Me:
We have had a good summer--packed with road trips, beach trips, hikes, exploring, swimming, movies and fun. I started a new job, the kids had a summer nanny and day camp nearly every day. It was full...and I AM EXHAUSTED. It wasn't until last week that I realized that, outside of the surprise sunset watching I had at the beach, I haven't had two shakes to myself or anyone that I don't get a tax deduction for since the middle of June, and I am feeling it. With the kids going back to school this week my regular day off from employment will resume to tackle the To Do list at home, sneak in a lunch with a friend and perhaps...just maybe...sneak in a nap. Maybe.
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