Summer Sequence --- A whole lot of healing going on

 Terry had coped with heel pain for over 9 months and surgery was scheduled for the end of June.

Walking had become quite difficult and the pain was intense.  God led us to the best of podiatrists, Dr. Francis, who rebuilt Terry's heal and injected growth hormones.

Terry was teaching a  compressed semester course in Humanities at TCC and showed up on his scooter each day to finish out the semester.   I became the designated driver over the 6 weeks.  I know one guy who can't wait to get back behind the wheel.

In the meantime, I had to have dental surgery -- and spent the summer getting ready for dental implants.

The kids have been great boosts to Pawpaw's healing.  6 weeks without bearing weight on his foot has been a real test of wits.  Pawpaw shows Jack and Campbell how the Samarians told time using a waterclock.

 Campbell's birthday adventure had to be sandwiched in after Kanakuk and before their trip to Rosemary Beach.  Getting everyone's schedule coordinated was a feat -- but it ended up being a great time for our precious 9 yr. old.  Sienna, one of my high school students, teaches at a stable that works with young children.  I wanted Campbell to have the chance to learn from this gifted girl so we scheduled a session with Sienna.  She and Campbell became best buddies right from the first as she taught her all the "ins and outs" of caring for and grooming a horse.  Never mind that the heat index was 106 degrees -- she had a great time, anyway!

With healing happening and strength returning, we felt it best to give more time for both Terry and me  to refocus and renew. We have made a decision to not return to our Fall Kids University Schedule.  

After 8 years, it has been a difficult one -- but we feel a new season is in store for this great work.