As for me, I continue to fight an injury to my hip (key word being FIGHT). Something happened back in July and every since I've had aches and intermittent pains in the hip. 2 visits to the doctor, one round of x-rays, a visit to the orthopedist, and a steroid shot don't seem to have "fixed" it and I continue to be frustrated. Lots of talk and prayer time with friends has helped my attitude toward this issue, but I am far from the apostle Paul's attitude with regards to the thorn in his side.
Maggie is continuing her nutrition and exercise regime despite the end of this sport's season (track will start late January). She's been going to the gym after school almost all days (skipping last Thursday as it was her school's open house). Abby wanted to go to the open house, so we invited her friend and mom and headed over there and were blessed to have Maggie as our tour guide (actually coordinated this so I could take her home afterwards!). She's also maintaining a pretty full social calendar but, thankfully, prioritizing her school work.
Abby finished her first quarter of 6th grade strongly and is working hard this quarter as well. I'm very amazed at her continued progress on the violin. Tom almost always takes her to her lesson, so I "only" get to hear the practicing. I was able to take her to the first ensemble practice and enjoyed listening to them playing together. It's a different dynamic having to coordinate playing with others and she enjoyed the first session.
Tom's taken a couple business trips and is heading into a busy couple weeks at work. He enjoyed some cool weather in Minneapolis while it was still quite hot here and was thankful to be the last person on the flight (not sure how a work-related reservation had him on stand-by, but nonetheless thankful he made it home).
All three of us enjoyed a visit with Kay when she came for Grandparent's Day. Not only did she get to spend time with Maggie and school, but the same day was able to join me for Abby's pumpkin decorating. We're looking forward to seeing her again over the holidays.
Hope you are enjoying the fall!
