FULL CIRCLE

It was a beautiful weekend. I hope you're enjoying this wonderful summer weather. My sister and brother-in-law took me to a wedding in Louisville Friday evening. One of the families, for whom I babysat, married off their older daughter. It was really nice. I was especially pleased to be there ,as I don't get to see these kids I watched so many years ago, very often. They're all grown up, just like my two.

We had only lived in Henderson a short time when I began babysitting. I first started watching a set of brothers. Their dad, a realtor, helped a new family buy the house next to his. His wife, Alice, introduced me to the new mom, who just so happened, to need a babysitter for their three children. My babysitting business really kept me busy after that, as I also was watching another set of brothers.

I hadn't intended on being a babysitter, even though that's what my grandma and my mom had done from time to time to supplement their families' income. But, after a good friend, upon first seeing our huge Henderson home for the first time, said that it was perfect for daycare, I pretty much took that to heart. I decided that God had made this home available to us for a reason and that could be it. So, I was very open, over the next fifteen years, to watching children for other busy families.

Like I said, it was good to be at the wedding and see Tami, Beth and Ray. After a beautiful ceremony, I know Tami and new husband, John are off to a good solid start with their marriage. I also enjoyed visiting with dad, Jim, he's a really great guy. And, I still very much miss wife and mom, Lynn. She was a super lady, who passed away several years ago. Her absence leaves a huge gap in the lives of everyone who knew her. She was that type of person who just gave so much of herself. We all miss her terribly.

It was nice for me that we were able to spend time with my friend, Alice and her husband at the wedding and the reception. Spending time with her made me feel like a chapter of my life had come full circle. That's a good feeling, no loose ends dangling.

I was able to convince our youth minister to have his group of kids help with picking up litter on our country roads over the weekend. They did a great job. I always encourage: reduce, reuse and recycle. Hope you have a great day. luv, Susan