Don't know why, but it won't let me add any more photos. I'll have to do another post with Grace's wedding photos and Kelsie's move-in day photos. Sorry!! Just tried again to edit this post...won't work...will post some more photos later :)

For all of you prayer warriors...please pray that Carli's insurance situation works out. She only has 4 more months on COBRA which still pays for f/u regarding her lymphoma. The only other insurance that she can find is one through her school...they have to take her...but they won't cover any preexisting conditions for at least a year. This puts me into panic mode. This is when my very small mustard-seed size faith is really put to the test. Please pray that we can come up with something that won't leave her uncovered...

Took Kelsie back to GCC today. A total of 11 years (1 year with 2 girls at once) there...I think that we should get some kind of prize...a reduction in tuition would be nice...

She is living in the school apartments this year. It is further away from campus, but is a beautiful walk over "Rainbow Bridge" and up many steps by the chapel. Absolutely gorgeous this time of year...I'm sure she'll just love it when the snow flies!! She has her own room/bathroom, which is so nice now that she's a senior and knows lots of other students. Maybe she will be able to concentrate more now and pull her QPA up a little. A mother can always hope...

I can't believe that summer is over (more or less)!! Going back to school is always a daunting task this time of year. My stomach hurts just to think about it. It is always so crazy trying to get all the students medical issues straight and care plans written and staff notified. Would be nice if it could be done by the first day of school, but I'm always doing good if it is under control by October or November.

Last week was such sad time. Good friend Carol Leunk passed away unexpectedly. I will miss her smile and encouragement at church. What a special lady. I only hope that some day my kids and friends can have the wonderful memories that we all have of Carol, and that they can say that I served God with my whole heart.

As you can see, Grace is growing and changing! She is such a good baby, and such a cutie. She loves the pool and just hanging out. She will be here again this weekend as Todd's brother Brian is getting married. Looking forward to them being here-I really miss the little sweetie!

Carli and Jeremy celebrated their first anniversary, and Todd and Tara celebrated their 6th! We will celebrate milestone #31 this week. WOW!

Kelsie has been busy traveling. She had a wedding in PA this past weekend, and today she leaves for Cincinnati to visit with friends that she made while in Italy. Can't keep her down on the farm....

Speaking of staying in Wayne County-my oldest brother, Gary, and his wife Sally bought the house 2 doors down from us!! They will move from Connecticul sometime later this year. Will be nice to have all of my siblings in Ohio!

Celebrated the recent marriage of my niece Kristen yesterday with the Kohler family. It is so nice when we all get together-I can't imagine families that fight when they're together. Life is just too short for that.

Lots has happened since my last post. Visited Kelsie at Camp Friedenswald and was so impressed by the staff and Kelsie's opportunities there while being a volunteer. She loved being a counselor and also had the opportunity to work in the office using some of her marketing skills. She was offered a job next summer...guess she made a good impression! Mom's prayers really do work :)

Thought I would post what Carli wrote on Facebook to a girl who is completing her chemo for Lymphoma:

It may seem like the very best day of your life to date, but Rhi you are going to have so many more that will top tomorrow after this!! SO excited for you and praising God that all has worked out so wonderfully for you. What makes me even more thankful is how you have walked out of this "adventure" with a smile. It takes very specia...l people to be able to do that, and girl, you top them all :)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34See More

They have never met, but have a special bond called cancer. It is amazing the people that she has "met" and encouraged along the way. It is so true that "all things work together for good to those who love God"...in some way, at least, you can always see the good that comes from a terrible situation.

We had a great week on Hilton Head Island. Kelsie's friend Lilly came along and they were so easy to have along. We basically hit the beach with a good book and that was the extent of the activity that we did!! It was HOT...even the ocean and the pools were too warm!! But all in all a good, relaxing time. So needed...

Tara called yesterday and Grace rolled over for the first time! After she did, Tara said that she looked at her with a look that said "what am I doing HERE? I don't even like being on my tummy!!" so fun watching the milestones of her first year.

I can't believe that July is over half over. My mom used to say that the older you get, the fast time flies...I thought she was crazy, but now I realize that she knew what she was talking about!

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of meetings (being on more than one board at a time is a crazy thing), getting together with friends, and having our extended family visit. Ted's nephew and family and my niece and kids spent time here the past week. It is fun to watch their children grow, and I wish that I could impress upon them to take time for the little things....

I am excited that I am going to see Kelsie at camp this week. She will be coming home the end of the week, but she wanted me to see her at camp. I can also check some things out as our church is responsible for Women's Retreat at camp this September. For anyone reading this, the retreat is a great get-away weekend on September 17-19. Ask me for details!! We have a great planning committee and hope to have a weekend that is uplifting and full of fun.

I am going through baby withdrawel! Now that Tara is back to work, it is harder for her to visit. I have had so many meetings and appointments that it is hard for me to go down. What's a grandma to do???? Please keep Tara and Todd in your prayers as there are some difficult things going on in their lives right now. On a good note, Tara's best friend Lisa just got a job in Columbus. Her husband is in Afghanistan, and she will be moving to Columbus within a couple of weeks. That will be so nice for the two of them to be so close!

Carli had her PT class here yesterday for a day filling with boating, tubing and laughing. What a bunch of nice kids. They stayed well into the evening and we really enjoyed them. They had just completed 2 very difficult weeks, and needed some time to relax and have fun.

Our poor dog is not doing very well. Kelsie wants to say goodbye, so we are doing our best to keep him going. We have had him for 15 years, so will be sad when we finally have to say goodbye. Amazing how they seem like part of the family.

Update...Todd is doing better and back to work, we had a great time in Hilton Head with Todd, Tara and Grace, and Carli is feeling good. Whew.

Jeremy quit driving truck and will now be working locally for a while. Working on some construction type projects, so that should keep him busy and happy! I'm glad that he won't be on the road so much. Right now he is in Michigan helping his dad build a new house. Carli is going up for the holiday weekend to spend time with Jeremy's family.

Tara starts back to work on the 6th. Please pray that her child care situation works out. I really wish that I lived closer...I am going through baby withdrawel after being with them for a whole week :)

When it rains, it pours...and not just with the weather!

We were at Else Marie deVrie's graduation party in Somerset, PA when Tara called and said that Todd was in the ER. So...we came home, packed our overnight bags and went to Columbus to stay with Grace. Todd ended up having an appendectomy, and it was a goo thing that he did. Hopefully he will heal quickly as we were supposed to vacation together next week in Hilton Head.

Carli had a rough week last week, but they are thinking that it was a problem with her inner ear that made her sick. She is feeling better this week, but very tired. Hard to figure if it is just the stress of school and long hours studying, or if we should be worried. Her doctor was going to do a CT this week if she wasn't feeling better. Hopefully she is being honest about how she feels. Last weekend she just didn't look good...I'll check her out again tomorrow!!

Kelsie is doing well at Camp Friedenswald. This week she is working in the office...hopefully putting some of her marketing education to work for Camp. Last week she worked in the kitchen...I would've loved to be a little mouse watching her help the cooks!

Ted and I saw "Fiddler on the Roof" last night at Playhouse Square. Always such a moving musical...love the music. We really have enjoyed the productions that we have seen there-highly recommend it.

Fun holiday weekend with all three girls home, at least for a while! Kelsie left for Camp Friedenswald on Sunday after church. She will be working there for 8 weeks. Carli is hoping that she will be as passionate about Camp as she is!

Grace was dedicated in church on Sunday morning along with another Grace (Hochstetler), Madison Yoh, and Landen Ediger, who was only 11 days old! What a touching service. So glad that our pastor, Darrell, was willing to do that on his last day as pastor of our church. We will miss him and his wife, DeeDee.

I predicted that this week would be nice and warm, and then next week would be cold and possibly rainy. Happens every year the week after school is out!!