The Return Migration

The end of August . No break in the heat. No decisions made about our future.  No idea what we are doing.  BUT Robert's home! People have returned!  Robert arrived August 24 but the previous week people were trickling in from their summer adventures. Mike and I were so happy.  Early in that week my friends Janet and Molly stopped by and while they were sharing all about the big family wedding that summer, our friend Clint popped in.  I just couldn't stop smiling.  To be fair, Mike and I actually had a nice summer. People cycled in and out and we were not totally without good friends here. The difference though, is striking. Might be one couple at lunch one week and then they are gone but someone else is back for a bit.  The quiet is actually nice..for awhile. :)  

Church yesterday was challenging for several reasons.  The flip side of friends and others returning is the traffic goes to defcon 4 and it's crazy! Additionally, this summer new security measures have been placed at the Religious Complex ( and in mall parking garages) to prevent bad things like what has happened in Saudi and Kuwait.  There is one parking lot open and we have to go thru metal detectors before entering the complex. Then it's a further hike to our actual church. Dripping sweat by the time we get there...  So that's been a bit of a challenge these last two months as well.  Maybe we will take a driver next week and then the walk in 115 degree, scorching heat won't be so intense.  Still it's good to see the building filling back up. 

Robert's buddies are coming over today! Noise! Shoes at the door! Laughter! 

Welcome home, Everyone!