Almost time for school to begin

This is the last Sunday of the summer.  As it is, Andrew has to work tomorrow.  We've both commented that we really loved this summer.  We really enjoyed the memories that we made.

I'll be honest though, the last month has had its share of challenges.  It began July 4 when Bryston passed away.  There have been a number of medical issues in our extended family, and even here in our little immediate family.  We are grateful things are currently stable, but would appreciate prayers as some testing is continued (the kids are fine).  Two weeks ago the older brother of a student I know was killed in a workplace accident at just 21-years-old.  Just this week, some colleagues at school lost their one-day-old son.  We've known the father for years as Andrew had coached him in football when he was high school, and we attended their wedding eleven years ago.  And of course there was the local mass shooting last weekend.  These things aren't supposed to happen this way.

I've also been stressed about a work issue.  When your boss at church tells you he needs to meet with you and the person you replaced but won't tell you why, it kind of sucks.  Especially since the meeting can't happen for two weeks.  Hopefully tomorrow's meeting won't be bad news, but I literally have no idea at this point.  I've also learned about a change that took place at the high school that could make it significantly more difficult for me to get sub jobs.  I may have to consider branching out to include elementary jobs if I want to work more.  This time last year I had a bunch of jobs scheduled, and right now I only have one day in August and one day in September.  I know I stress about this seemingly every year, and nearly every year it works out.  I need to remind myself that it will be okay.  No matter how much or how little I work, I want to be around for Catherine's senior year and take in as much of it as possible.

I don't look forward to the 5AM wake ups or how tired I am going to feel during the school year, but I am looking forward to a routine again.  And honestly, whether I am ready or not, whether I am excited or dreadful, the school year begins this week and that's the way it is!