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Tomorrow would have been Mom's 99th birthday.  Summer time reminds me of her.  She always had a smile shining brightly, just like the sunshine She spread love and kindness, like the birds and butterflies flitting about Her clothesline was filled with sheets & towels and unmentionables,  gently blowing in the fresh summer air Her vegetable garden flourished and grew,  like her love of life Her flowers bloomed and brought comfort  to all who received them  No matter what happened in her life,  she always kept summertime thoughts of pure joy I know that in Heaven she is enjoying summertime every day.  I thank her for showing me how to find joy no matter what time of year, but especially in the summer months.  Happy Birthday to a special Mother.

After eleven days of travel, we arrived safely home yesterday.  It was a wonderful trip, filled with lots of sights, enjoying the company of our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, laughing. relaxing and enjoying several boat rides. We traveled to Northern Michigan via Indiana covered bridge country, to meet up with Michelle and her family.  We wanted to seem some of the covered bridges, but arrived mid afternoon (that darn time zone change) with a storm brewing.  We happened upon the Bridgeton Covered Bridge and Mill, just before the sky opened up with a torrential downpour.  There was a young couple just leaving and they were giddy beyond compare.  I said to the proprietor that they must be newlyweds to which he replied no, but they had asked him to take some picture in front of the bridge and while he was taking the pics, the young man got down on one knee and pulled out a box.  She said "yes". Saturday we were on our way to Harbor Springs, MI t...