Splashing Summer.

The Summer has flown by so fast.
A week from tomorrow my heart will break, the tears will fall and I will have to say goodbye to another summer of fun and the friends I treasure so greatly.
 
It has been a tough one. A summer of testing and trials
but one of great joy and reward.
The Lords presence has been so well known and felt
and I cannot believe that just like that 5 weeks are already gone and only one is left.
We cannot wait to see what great things the Lord has in store for the last week.





















off to prepare awards and pack up sweet kiddos.
 
I tell you what, playing momma for 5 days and then having to
pack their stuff and send them on their way, is heart breaking.
They become like your own. it's hard to see them go.
We love them dearly but we are happy to welcome sleep and a few extra minutes of quiet.
Caffeine and social media breaks are few and far in between.
 
I so respect mommas everywhere. 20 something 7 and 8 year olds for a week makes even Walmart a treat! ;)
 
Until next time..
Austyn

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