Summer.
Just reading the word conjures up feelings in me.
At the end of every Summer, if I take time to indulge in reflection, there’s always a story.
Sometimes it’s a story written without any intention on my part.
Sometimes I’m left with not-so-fond memories of heat and humidity and really bad hair days
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But this year I’m writing my own Summer Story…
With intention.
I’m filling it with sunshine, flip flops, Ferris wheels, early morning runs and lazy afternoons reading in the hammock…
What things are making up your Summer story?
Happy Sweet Summer Day my Friends…xo
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What is making up my summer story? Cycling. Lots of it. Ministry. Lots of it. Visits with the grandson. Hopefully lots of them. Time spent with friends. Again, hopefully more than in the past. Relaxation. Drawing close to Jesus. And….eating whatever i want because i ride enough to take it off (that includes anything chocolate). LOL
Sounds like a plan Bill……a good plan ~
So do I have the privilege of “meeting” a fellow chocolate lover? Or is the other stuff that we agree on? I must say: you have a pretty amazing daughter (if robin is yours). Does that get me some chocolate Robin?
Bill (cycleguy)´s last blog ..Fatherhood & Sacrifice
Bill…that IS my dad and he does love chocolate! He’s where I get my sweet tooth, he’s almost a professional sweet-eater like his daughter!
And Bill when I start baking again, you are owed something chocolate (no nuts, no coffee flavor!)
Exercise to help clear my mind. Lots of time in the swimming pool with my granddaughter who LOVES it. Decluttering the house!
Finding my sense of true faith. Asking for guidance.
Praying for all those little Down Syndrome angels on Reece’s Rainbow that will face institutionalization when they his that ripe old age of 4 & 5!
I want to take my twin grandchildren to Stone Mountain Beach and let them play in the water and sand. We might even stay til dark and watch the laser show.
They really like being outside to play! Last week a hawk landed in their yard attempting to catch a chipmunk and scared Megan when it flew away. She was very close to the Hawk when it took off and it sent her running and screaming to her Nana.
We went on a picnic one day and fed ducks at the park. Popscicles, ice cream,
watermelon and playing in the sprinkler at dark. Sweet Summertime~
Right now our summer has consisted of rain, rain, and … oh, rain.
I am sure it will dry up soon though. Thanks for the reminder to be intentional!
Philip @ RAOP´s last blog ..DAD: What Fatherhood Means
Remembrance of summers past is on my mind this year. Summer is pure excitement for children. Freedom. Sleeping late, sleep overs, beach bunny days, picnics and matinee movies. The joy of playing outside after dark, and temporarily capturing in a jar, fireflies to be released before bedtime. Family gatherings for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, accompanied with good food, laughter and storytelling. Sigh…..
We cannot go back in time, but we can remember.
maggs´s last blog ..Summertime and The Livin’ Is Easy ~ Happy Summer Solstice ~ Midsummer’s Day
I think summer is the perfect time for “living” stories. I think I am recreating a little of my childhood as I bake my way through all of the old classics trying to find the ones my dad talks about
Its a summer like no other, but I am still trying to feel the sun on face as often as I can… Love your photo xoxo
Vicky´s last blog ..His presence…
Vicky…you my friend, are living a ’sacred summer’…prayers. xo
i started my summer reading a fabulous book–the forgotten garden by kate morton. i’ve made simple meals, kept up on family chores, designed some greeting cards, and just enjoyed the longer hours of daylight.
Robin,
I hate the summer. I have skin that actually is allergic to sunlight…hives!!
I have to be very careful about my exposure to sunlight and I usually just try and be a “shady” girl. I have tried to be intentional this year and look for ways to enjoy the summer. Sweet tea on my wrap-around porch with the breeze blowing and the sky so gorgeous…that helps. A small welcome flag at my back porch announcing summer…that helps. Fresh pineapple and watermelon in my frig…that helps. Summer music really sets a mood for me. Jimmy Buffett, Beach Boys…I have taken these songs to work on Friday and tried to get my co-workers to relax and enjoy summer with me. It really helps. I also have an Hawaiian shirt I bought at W*lmart to wear to work on Fridays. And quilts on the bed, popsicles in the freezer, homemade ice cream…I’m making the best of my least favorite season.
I love summer time!!! After our cold, snowy winter, I am not complaining about the heat at all. I love to take walks in the evening around my neighborhood when the sun goes down. I love all my flowers in the yard and on my deck. I love going to the beach for vacation and to the mountains to visit my parents and sister. In the summer we have a more laid back routine here at home and we eat dinner much later at night. This summer we are re-painting all the rooms in our upstairs and doing some changing around of the bedrooms. We are also getting new carpet upstairs. I also love having my daughter home from college. Love & blessings from NC!
Melinda´s last blog ..Life is Good!
I love seeing the growth in you over the past few years… You claim your intention and live in trust. I love it. I love you
My life no longer goes in seasons, as the change in environment doesn’t change my environment anymore. I honestly refrain from those ideas only because I find myself longing instead of living. Does that make sense?
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Getting ready for my daughter’s wedding in Sept.!!!! Yesterday we went to the BEACH for the day and had a GREAT day together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!