It's been too long....

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".
Erma Bombeck
It has been entirely too long since the last time I posted. Albiet, I have been very busy with one project after another.
The longest of the projects was converting one of our buildings into three businesses. The business that I took was, starting from scratch, the beauty salon. I think I worked everyday for about four months.
The second was refurbishing a rental property that was badly abused. It still amazes me what some people leave behind for others to clean--esp. in the bathroom. Now, I think that we have really good tenants. I'm learning that with each lease signing, to be a little more strick.
All the while that I was doing the above two projects, I taught school and we graduated two students last week. I get so emotional when we have graduations. It feels like the graduates are almost like my children because we invest so much of our time and effort as teachers with them.
Then last week, my son and his adorable wife, made the announcement that we were going to have another grandchild (#6). I am so happy but, more than that, I am so happy for her parents. It's their first. I am sure that they are so excited. It is amazing how God always makes room in one's heart to love one more child.
Anyway, next week my sweetie pie will have surgery and will have a long rehab period. I will be very busy this summer. There is still so much to do...