There Goes Summer!

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Once again everyone in North Dakota is lamenting the near end to another busy summer that is quickly fading away along with the hot summer sun. A couple of days ago we had an unusually cool late August day and I actually had to put a sweatshirt on Faith before going outdoors. I was reminded this would soon be the norm every day and it wouldn't be long before we are digging through the closet to find hats and mittens.

Where DID summer go? This seems to be the question everyone asks each year as if there might be just one summer that lasts forever. I think most North Dakotans would relish at least one year-round summer considering winter weather lasts over half the year. But alas, it's never going to happen so we can either move to Arizona or grin and bear our near-approaching cold weather.

Spending time with family - me, my sisters and dad at Perkins

For us, we had a summer of transition as I quit working my full-time job at the health insurance company. Both my husband and I are now full-time writers. These last three months have consisted of lots of prayer, trust and being completely dependent on God to meet all of our needs. And of course, as always, He has come through.

Besides focusing on our business, we have had some great visits with friends and family. While I didn't make it to Watford City for their Centennial Celebration, I did get to see my sister who came up from Nebraska to join in on the festivities. We even had a visit from Rob's cousin and her husband who flew here from Vancouver on their way back home to Waterloo, Ontario. It was the first time they had ever been to North Dakota. Someone else Faith had lots of fun seeing was our friend from Kansas who used to do respite care for us.

The three of us with Rob's cousin Susie and their plane!


Faith and Kimberly

Faith and I have made a point to go to the library at least once a week. Her favorite books to check out are Arthur and Franklin and of course we have to get a few DVDs too. I've enjoyed having a much more flexible schedule and it's been fun to spend more time with her. We even have fun going to our weekly chiropractic appointments together!

Between me and Michelle, Faith also enjoyed going to several parks in town where various churches held special events. We discovered that face-painting is a pretty popular attraction and she never failed to get something colored on her face.
 
Faith getting her arm painted at the park

All in all, it was a good summer and as the leaves get ready to change color, we too anticipate some changes taking place this fall. Stay tuned!

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  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    I love seeing how much Faith is growing each week. I also love how you guys are willing to give it all to God that he will provide and you all continue to blossom as such a beautiful loving God following family!!! I can't belive how long I have known you and you have never waivered in that..

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