I can't believe how fast we have come to the end of this Summer! It's crazy!
I haven't had a lot of ministry work to do, but every day is still full. There is a lot going on with Spiritual Direction, and we are gearing up for a lot of activity in the coming year.
We have had a successful foray into First Fridays this Summer and now we know how it goes and what works best. In August I went down with Tim and a couple of other people and we set up the tent on a beautiful evening! I took a big bin full of books to give away, and some materials for making bookmarks. I also took a big bowl full of candy. That always goes over well. We met lots of people and all the books were given away! We have another one this week, and we are going to change it up a bit, but not too much!
Andrew had a birthday and Laura treated him, along with Calvin, to a Metalachi concert. Interesting genre of music. I got him a tshirt as part of his gift! There is also a new member in the Cooke family. Meet Chester! He is a Great Dane rescue. They have him on a trial basis for now. Max and Miles are now altar-serving at the Church! I love this! Gee, could they be twins?
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Paul and his friend TJ got out on the river and the Bay a couple of times this month which was really nice for him! He has been working really hard and saving as much as possible before heading back to school.
It's still really hot out but we had a couple of nicer days and I got out and made a fire to sit by. I just love that. I will do this a lot more often when it's cooler. It brings back a lot of memories too. I took some pictures of the back yard. It sure is nice in the summer.
Cora and I have gotten out for some walks. That has been nice too, but we have to go in the evening because it's too hot during the day. I am looking forward to the cooler air of Fall, but that's always kind of bitter-sweet, because I know what's coming....brrrr.
