Good Ol' Summertime!!

The past two weeks have busy! Caitlin is getting more comfortable driving and is very eager to run errands for us--imagine that. She is driving Dale's big truck which is nerve wracking for her--especially if she has to park in a crowded parking lot--like over at Crossroads Chaos. That parking lot is terrible. She is eagerly looking a car and we'll probably get one--as soon as the money tree in the back yard blooms. Hee! Hee!!

We had some excitement two weeks ago. To make a long story short, our best friend was watching Jaclyn and Ashley and their Great Dane bit Ashley. The dog was totally unprovoked and attacked Ashley as she walked back in the house. The dog bit her arm--two nice punctures on her forearm and a huge bruise and scratches on her bicep. Then he bit the back of her leg for two more nice punctures. The bites were pretty bad, but fortunately she didn't need any stitches or surgery. She had to have a tetanus shot and take a strong antibiotic. She was pretty sore for about a week. It was quite a scary experience. We praise the Lord that no more damage was done. The dog looks Ashley in the eye so it could have been so much more worse--like her face. We are very fortunate.

I have forgiven my friend, I know she didn't mean for it to happen. The world wants us to hold a grudge and that only leads to bitterness and hate. Instead, we should forgive and let the Lord take care of the rest. I only pray that something tragic doesn't happen when the dog decides to attack another child. I have talked to several dog trainers and they all agree that it will happen again. They have seen it too many times.

Jaclyn is away at summer camp this week. Boy, has it been quiet around here! She has called twice. She is a little homesick and ready to come home. Last week, she was counting the hours until she left for camp; last night she was counting the hours until she comes home. I am glad she missed us. We have missed her!

We have been working hard this week on our front yard. Can I just say it is looking great!! We have never had the time/money to do much in our yard. We can't get grass to grow, so we mow the dirt. We are putting in a nice walkway and flowerbeds and a fountain. It looks great. We just look at it and can't believe that we did it!! I'll try to figure out how to post pictures and put a before and after picture up soon!

Caitlin leaves Saturday for her NY missions trip. She is getting excited and is anxious to go. We are so thankful for everyone who has supported her enabling her to go. We appreciate your prayers on her behalf for safety and for her to bold as she shares the gospel with those she encounters. They will be mainly ministering in Stamford, CT, which is the 8th richest county in the country and less than 1% of the 21 million population are Christians and/or go to church. It is a huge mission field!

Well, I've tried to catch you up on everything and I know I have left things out. I'll try to catch up later!! Have a great weekend everybody!