Welcome to Friday!
I am praying that you had a good week and if not that you will have a better week next week.
This week has been a tough week at work, but a refreshing and exciting week at home. At work we spent all day Monday and Tuesday in meetings only to prepare a plan for our next 2 releases. The planning meeting was difficult in its self, but seemed much worse when we were told on Wednesday morning that our parent company needed additional items. This change meant that we needed to revisit our work plans. That led to more meetings all morning on Wednesday, and by Thursday morning our parent company had once again identified additional needs for our team. That of course led to a 2 hour meeting on Thursday where we finally got everything right. Or at least we have it right for now. Thursday afternoon was a blast because I could already see the weekend. I am off today and that is great.
The girls are in between concerts so the after school schedule was pretty light. The Jazz band has a concert next week, and the honor choir that Sydney performs in has one as well. Sydney's honor choir took home a "Superior" rating from the festival of music at Carowinds last Friday. She enjoyed the trip, especially the food and snacks from the park.
This week has been a bit slower since testing takes place next week. The homework and classwork side of things (right or wrong) has been focused on reviews and preparation. Sydney and Gabbi have PASS testing, while Cassarra has to get ready for AP testing. I think both Cassarra and Gabbi have end of the course exams to prepare for as well.
The three younger kids are doing well, even as they continue to battle all of the allergy season. Paige is doing well and counting down until the end of the year. Actually, Paige started counting down after the first week of school. Ava and Emma are of course growing very fast. Emma has learned to walk very well and even tries to run. I'm so thankful that Emma, Ava and even Paige will still try to great me at the door when I come home from work. Emma tries to run to the door each afternoon, but Ava and Paige blow past her with ease.
Trish is doing well. She is fielding last minute calls from frantic parents regarding the yearbook orders. This is "supposed" to be her last year doing the yearbook. It has been fulfilling and challenging for her. Right now, Trish and I are getting ready to go to a marriage conference retreat in Concord, NC. We have gone every year or so for the last several years. It is a great retreat filled with good information, insight and practical ways to apply what you learn. Not to mention it is always fun to just get away ad spend time together.
Again, I hope that you have had a great week. I pray that you and your family are well and that the love and joy of the Eternal will give you joy to carry you through all of your days. Enjoy the rest of your Friday and have a great weekend!
Welcome to Friday!
With love (& in triumph),
Cassius
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