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Okay, so I have this obsession that I shouldn't post anything unless I have pictures to go with it. Why is that? I know I enjoy reading other people's blogs, even when there are no pictures. I guess it is like all my other little obsessions = just the way God made me.
So here goes (and pictures will come later).
The last time I blogged, we had just spent a week at a reunion for our youth group in Illinois. God has been so faithful to allow us to see some of the fruits of that weekend. One of the ladies that came, brought her husband, who is not a Christian. He joined us for the evening of sharing that we all did. She shared that she had been convicted over the weekend, that she should be back in church - she had not been going since she had children. After the reunion, she got her husband to agree to go with her for a few weeks. Well, that's all it took - within a couple of weeks, he was saved and baptized!!!! God is Good! They are all going to church together now.

The rest of our summer has been a blur of activity. The boys had cousins camp with the Lee side of the family. Lots of time together and very few injuries make for a successful camp. It is always fun to be with family - especially when the kids are all fairly close in age! No matter what, you have your spats and disputes, but we are family, so we will get along. Isn't that what it is all about.

In August, the boys and I got to spend a week in New Braunfels with my parents. Boy have we been spoiled in Oklahoma with our gorgeous weather or what?!? While we were there, they were on their 56th day in a row of over 100 degree weather and had had less than an inch of rain all summer long. We just about melted!!!! Despite the heat, we had a great time. We went to Schlitterbahn for a day - a must do and the boys favorite activity. We tubed the river one morning - the water is so cold it takes your breath away! The rest of the week, we shopped, did touristy things, and just had a good time.

Now school is back in session - I was ready for the routine, but I really don't like the early mornings!!!! All is well so far - trying to ease back into a homework schedule and chores in the afternoon.

I am going in for surgery in the morning on my knee. After trying to do physical therapy all summer, the doctor decided it was time - not healing completely on its own. So, here we go... I really don't know what to expect - except pain. So many have already offered help and meals, and it is so appreciated. We feel so loved.

So for now, that is all. Maybe I will get pictures up when I can't do anything else next week. Thanks for bearing with us on this journey and for loving on us!