"I LIVE"

Hey there everybody! Wow, it has been a really long since I have blogged on anything, but especially my own blog. Much has happened since my last entry in March. School did of course get out in May, and it was time for a four month long vacation. Well that too has past and starting as of today school is back in session. I know that both David and I started today, as for the othr brothers in college I am not sure.

I do know one thing for sure though, and that is that I had one of the most fun packed summers I can remember. I was blessed with the opportunity to visit and see the entire immediate family, as well as Jess, Michal, Jude, Ashley, and Aravis. I am happy to say that about three weeks total were spent with family, which is a huge blessing for me because I am vastly separated from everyone. I spent approximately one week in Colorado over the 4th of July weekend with the five oldest brothers, Michal, and Peter's family. Then returned to indiana where I also spent a few days with old friends as well as family who live there. All in all that trip for me was an awesome experience, and of course I hated it to end.

Then again this past week, or should I say the 18th through the 27th I was able to fly up to Catonsville, MD to visit Pop, Mom, David, Stephen, Jill (aka Jilly Wonka because of here huge white framed sun glasses), William, and Jesse. The week was definitely well spent doing things with the brothers and Jill. Activities included things such as: Myself and David pressure-washing and then painting the back of the house; taking people out for icecream courtesy of mom; playing ball; and last but probably not least, gamecube (probably a favorite of most). I toured David's school with a family from church who have two kids Chesca and Xander who are attending David's school as well. I also went to a pool party with David, Stephen, and some of their friends who I also quickly became well aquainted and friends with. All in all the time with the Brothers and Jill was well spent. Of course one of my favorite things when returning home is mom's cooking, and the talks I get to have with both Mom and Pop. Whether talking about everyday life here in Florida, or things occuring with the family in Maryland those talks are always meaningful to me personally. The hardest past of course is returning home from trips like that, and it does really make me appreciate family more and more with each trip I get to take.

Vacation is over for now, and I don't think it will come again soon enough for my liking. God however is so gracious to me for allowing such a good summer trip plan, and I thank Him so much for the family that I am able to visit and enjoy good memorable times with. I love you all so very much and wish you all the best the remainder of this year on into the next! God Bless you all I pray!