How is it Almost September

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Photo by Samer Daboul

I can't believe how quickly time has passed this summer. Back in July I took part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge and managed to post every day (okay, maybe I missed one). But since then, it's been radio silence here. Not because we’ve been off on some grand adventure. It's actually quite the opposite. Life has carried on as usual.

In July, when I wasn’t blogging for the UBC, we spent a lot of time at our little summer getaway: a 37-foot RV trailer parked at a seasonal spot about an hour north of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Simcoe. It's on the grounds of a Salvation Army children's camp, so there’s always a lot of activity happening around us. I spent one of those weeks volunteering at one of the camps. While I enjoy being involved, I’m always wiped by the end of the week. The following week was all about recuperation and enjoying time with friends and family, both at the trailer and at a pool party at my cousin’s place.

Earlier this month, I had the chance to spend a week at a beautiful retreat house in the country with nine other friends. We spent our time crafting, soaking in the peaceful surroundings, and simply enjoying each other’s company.

Most recently, we spent a week in cottage country, cat-sitting for my sister while she was away. It was another peaceful escape, filled with quiet relaxation and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Now, here we are, just days away from the unofficial end of summer. It feels like it has flown by!

Tomorrow, we’re off to Montreal for a couple of days with our youngest son. He has an interview for his U.S. Green Card, which marks the end of a long journey for him and our daughter-in-law. She’s American, and they’ve spent much of the first two years of their marriage living apart, mostly. They’re both so ready to finally begin their life together, and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

It’s been a summer full of simple joys and cherished moments, and while it feels like it’s flown by, I’m grateful for the time spent with family, friends, and in beautiful places. As we head into the final stretch of the season, I’m looking forward to seeing what September will bring. At this moment we plan on spending a little more time at the trailer, getting some good biking time in, and getting some writing time in.

But ... you know what they say about best laid plans ... it doesn't quite unfold as expected.

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