A full week

It was our first five day week of the school year, although since I stayed home sick, it was still only four days for me.  That doesn't make it any less "full" though.  I had lots of band responsibilities, Andrew had to work two evenings (and tomorrow evening also) at athletic events, Thomas had band practices, piano lessons, and work shifts...lots of life happened.  I really hate the feeling that we are moving in three different directions, but I acknowledge Thomas is almost an adult, and this is all appropriate for this phase of our life.

It has been unbelievably (and miserably) hot.  The humidity has been wretched, and we've had crazy downpours the last two days.  I'm ready for September and what I hope will be cooler weather.  The storms led to the high school football game being delayed this evening, and it's already an hour drive home after it eventually ends.  I'm very grateful that we get to sleep in tomorrow morning.

As I've written many times, August has been an emotional month much of my life.  This year, for a variety of reasons, I'm reflecting on lots of Augusts, especially recent ones.  When added to what is happening in the world from a health stand point, and from our country's standpoint, it just really ramps up the emotions.  

Lifting up lots of prayers for so many things!