August brings the heat and humidity. Thank God for air conditioning!
Since June, my life has watched itself pass by at least three times! I'm adjusting to the loss of Jim. It's been seven months since his soul moved on to its next journey. And, a journey it has been for the girls and me, as well. Bethany and Lilly's dad passed away in early June. So much death for them to absorb in such a short time in their young lives.
Lilly has chosen to live with her Grandma Nancy in Chicago. She's registered for high school and her first day is September 7. Bethany is working diligently on her own issues, as well as working on keeping up with her classes. Beth and I still are living in the same house in Carbondale, IL. We've been tossing around ideas on whether we should move away from here. There are a few choices, but, maintaining a stable home is very important for a teenager. So, for now, we're here.
I've spent the last few months sorting through all of our belongings. What a task. There is a shed behind the house with a carport attached where most all of the stuff we don't have in the house has been stored. Well, if it isn't necessary in the house, why is it necessary at all? It took a few days (less time than I thought) to go through all of the 'stuff', and everything now in the shed is ready for a garage sale, auction, etc. Once the weather changes, it will be more bearable to manage the yard sale, or whatever I plan to do with the 'stuff'!
I haven't taken many pictures this summer, so this post is led off with a unique image that caught my eye.
Hopefully, I will attend to this blog on a more regular basis, as it is the only place I have (sort of) documented our 'goings on'.