A memorable season of life

These last two months are going to be quite memorable for the Walker family. In addition to the very great loss of David, Jef's mom's memorial service was the first of May, and then we had another dear friend who died last week. Caroline and I have had a trip to NYC (like Larry and Taylor!) But we also had a special week of Michael's graduation from Reformed Seminary and having his parents in town. I also had the fun of Brenda, my high school BFF bringing a friend and coming to spend the weekend with me.

Last week was Vacation Bible School (15 kindergarteners) and putting together the reception for my friend's funeral. That was a first for me, but I was quite excited about how well it went and ready to help with other receptions as needed. A good friend of mine pulled out all of her mom's pretty glass platters and we were able to make it look quite elegant.

We are leaving Sunday morning to go camping for a week with Joel's old Boy Scout troop at Oconee State Park in SC. This is actually luxury camping in our pop-up and we are just helping the 5 leaders with 9 boys (two of us wives are just coming along for the ride and relaxation). Joel is keeping the homefront and Caroline is leaving for high school camp at Covenant College on Thursday. Life is good.

Tour of the Subways!

This summer I have barely been at home. I told everyone I am touring some of the most impressive subway systems around. Last month I went to D.C. with my friends and just on Tuesday, My dad and I returned home from New York City!

I have never been to NYC for more than about an hour and I never got to look around like I wanted to. I must say, I thought I would love New York, that I would feel at home there. However, after spending a few days there, I had that feeling of, "Oh, alright, this is nice, we can go home now." Don't get me wrong, New York is a cool city, it has its own culture and I love that you can walk or take public transportation any where, as expected. I was just a little let down by my lack of excitement for the city. I will go back, and I want to spend more time there for sure, it just may not be my number one place to go.

I do want to say that the Fancy Food Show was REALLY impressive. Although after you try one vegan, dairy free, organically grown chocolate, you have tried them all.

My mom and I leave for England on Tuesday. We will begin our trip with a tour of London for five days, then go up to Leeds to stay near my friend who is getting married on the 25th of this month. We are both very excited and we will try and update everyone throughout the trip!

Where is everyone?

It's July 1, and there's been not a word from anyone since Jenny and Michael and went to Vicksburg. So what's up?

I'm in Chattanooga this week, and Cristy and I have spent the first part of the week painting her living room deep red. It looks spectacular, and we celebrated today by fiddling away the day in the assorted retail meccas around here.

Monday night we shared in Monday night dinner with Danna and Blythe and their friends Jenny and Clay. It was fabulous, and I've picked up an idea I think we should try at the next family gathering. Danna, what do you think about a Clark LT?

I know Larry and Taylor have returned from New York, but don't know what anyone else is up to. Do tell.