Revolving doors

Summer bliss is ending. I was so fortunate to have been with my Dad and brother all summer. One day, we got to have all 5 siblings and my Dad together. It's been ages since that happened. I left McCall the 29th of July, left the serene and peacefulness to come home to a revolving door. First to arrive home was Mad Man Steve, he will be living at home with me while he student teaches this year. It will be fabulous to have him home. He is so easy going, loves Football and likes to cook. He is such a great guy, I love hanging out with him. My dear, wonderful son, Kasen got home from his mission on August 3rd. He looks so happy and excited to be home. It was fabulous to hug him and really be with him. He had a great welcoming party. My terrific daughter got home on August 7th. She has wrapped up her teaching career in Las Vegas and now is headed for teaching overseas in an International school. We had a wonderful time as a little family for 5 days, then off she flew to Kazakhstan for 9 months. Kasen leaves tomorrow and I get to get ready for school to start. Steve will take Kasen up to Moscow and get him settled. I am so happy for all my kids. The are so wonderful. Each one is their own, unique person, yet they blend so well together. We had a marvelous time. It ended with Kasen and Steve giving Anne a blessing. As I sat there and listened, I could feel John in the circle. He was part of it all. He loved his children best of all. It is as it should be, letting go of grown children is hard, but they must go on to fulfill their lives with dreams and hopes and experiences that will enrich them and those they come to know. The revolving door has stopped whirling, and I am left to reflect and be grateful to have such incredible kids come in and leave apart of themselves in my heart forever.