Thursday Freewrite Fifteen

Well here I go with a fifteen minute freewrite. I started one on Friday, and I am not sure what happened. I know my mother-in-law woke up, and we started chatting.

To say that July has been a whirlwind would be an understatement. Really, it has been a whirlwind since I finished classes at OSU because I had my day of prayer, grade posting, Micah's 30th, John and Katherine's wedding, went to France, and then returned to a friend visiting from Saudi Arabia, a memorial service, appointments for Paul's final tooth and veneer, the College World Series, starting a new Pilates class (and the jury is still out as to whether it is the best fit and brings me joy) and subbing for another. I also did a rough draft of my papers and met with Fran.

Then July came, and I did the Women's Fitness Specialist course in two days instead of a month. Then I did a two day Advanced Pilates intensive. Good thing the kids were sick for the 4th because that would have meant more! Then the day after the intensive, we did a three day retreat at the coast with our TOAG, came back for volunteering at the library and counseling with a dear distress woman. Then it was four days of  Debbie visiting and the UO Nav reunion and three days with Scott and Patty here in Corvallis afterward. Then, I FINISHED my papers yesterday, and at 7:40 today Paul finished our long 15 year teeth journey.

WHEW! I was going to go up with George to Portland, but I am going to concentrate on straightening up my home after NO days to really concentrate on making it a home. 

I have to talk with a girl about TOAG and a woman about internationals. Then I need to set up my remote account for my new job and send in our check for the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life Portland. I am excited about doing this with George and Andrew and Karina!

I also read two books for my book club because I had to get them back to a person and to the library. I had a great weekend, but there are a lot of things that I have to talk to Fran about, and I need to process that, which I think I will do! 

Well, now my time is up. I am over the moon to be done with the Women's Fitness Specialist, Advanced Pilates Course, and Renovare Institute. I will not return for the second year because I don't really need it for what God has called me to do. 

Bye for now.