So here's the short of it, 
 A break in the Fall or not.

And here's the long

Tomorrow is Friday!  I'm pretty tired this week.  Two more weeks before Fall Break - I'm really glad that we have a fall break.  Teachers and parents are being polled this week regarding when we should return to school next year.  The choices are returning August 1st and keeping our Fall Break, or starting later and having no fall break!  For most teachers it's a no brainer - fall break is such a rejuvenating time.  Kids come back better, teachers come back better - but it's a problem for some parents who have to figure out a week of day care.  We got our phone call tonight asking for our vote.  We voted for the calendar which will give us a fall break!

The weather has been so pleasant this week.  It's been such a break from the heat of the summer.  There was a breeze blowing tonight and Sophie was so energetic.  I hope we get a nice long fall.

Tomorrow is an early morning - I need to get to sleep!

So here's the short of it,

Today, I'm asking for prayers for my sister-in-law, Pennie.

And here's the long

I snagged this picture from Deborah White-Pearlman's Facebook Account. 

Pennie is my beloved sister-in-law who now lives in Tampa near two of her sons.  She is a survivor in many ways of many things.  She is a breast cancer warrior! 

Her cancer has recurred.  She has already begun treatments. 

Thank you for praying for her peace and healing.

So here's the short of it, 
A new favorite

And here's the long.

Well, I really like this shirt!  I have several friends and many acquaintances who are enjoying this sentiment.

So here's the short of it, 
It's been a year.

And here's the long
 

 


 Today is the anniversary of Dad's death.  I am comforted in many ways, but  the wound of his death is sharp and deep.  I'm sometimes left breathless by the pain of missing him.

So here's the short of it, 
Today was the Race for the Cure.

And here's the long

 Today was the Komen Race for the Cure at UTC.  For one brief moment last month when we first started talking about it I thought it might be cool to walk the 5K.  

I was pretty lucky to make it through the 1 mile! 

Valdis came down and walked with me.  I was really glad to have him along.  In the last quart mile, the pavement was a little rough, and I had gotten pretty tired.  He was a big help. 

 The Cure.

We are on the verge. 

Thanks to everyone who works or supports the work to find the cure for all the cancers that afflict our world!

So here's the short of it,

Yummy

Come on Rain.

And here's the long

I'm still getting tomatoes from the garden.  They are very few, but they are still delicious. Actually, maybe more delicious because they are almost coming to the end. 

The rain really teased us today.  At least twice the wind blew around a bit and a few drops fell from the sky, but no real rain at all. Come on now, we really need some!  It is considerably cooler finally.  My evening walk was actually really pleasant.  Sophie seems to like the cooler weather.  Two of her neighborhood dog friends were out and they really enjoyed a romp on the circle. 

Mom has a swollen ankle and it's hurting her enough that she's having a hard time walking on it.  She's pulled out the walker and is using that to get around, but is spending most of her time with her foot propped up.  She called her doctor and is to go in on Monday to have it checked out as long as it doesn't get any worse.

So here's the short of it, 
I'm reading a book!

And here's the long

One of the things I lost during the last year, that I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever really get back was reading.  During my chemotherapy and radiation I wasn't the least inclined to read much of anything.  It seemed like, in the months that followed, that every time I picked up a book to start reading, I just didn't have the ability to sustain the concentration it took to read.  I wondered if I would ever really want to read like I used to.  Mom used to tell me that when I was little I wanted my books in the bed instead of stuffed animals or dollies.  I have memories of staying up quite late at night and reading from the age of 8 or 9.  So this was such a loss...

Today I went with Alan to the hospital for an outpatient procedure in the afternoon, and so I took along The Help, a book I've been wanting to read for awhile now.  I started it when they took him back for the procedure, and haven't wanted to put it down all afternoon and evening!  Maybe I'm getting my mind back - at least the part that loved to read. 

It's a great read, and I'm going to get back with it for another hour or so!