update...but not completely

Yeah, I know. It's been a while since I wrote but I have never been the best correspondent.
I experimented with a Weebly.com site but I have no idea or inclination to maintain it. I have so much I want to do and playing with my computer at night falls way to the bottom of the list.
I am enjoying summer without choir but am anxious, knowing it will start again soon. The Wisconsin  State Fair is just around the corner and I look forward to going. This is the one big thing we do each year. It does signify that the summer is winding down, but it is a great way to wrap it up.

I finally achieved my weight loss goal and have maintained my target weight for the past 10 weeks. At Weight Watchers, once you hit your goal, you need to stay within 2 pounds of it for 6 weigh ins (weeks) and then you get your lifetime status. Now I have to weigh in once every month, and be within 2 pounds, over or under, of my goal. So far, so good. I don't think I will weigh in every week because some weeks I will probably be playing with that 2 pounds over.

Christopher has expanded his on-line ministry to be part of other Christian sites. His recent job is working out well for him. He isn't in love with his job, but he does enjoy getting paid to work. That way he can relax and enjoy his wife in the evening, work on his music ministry, and take some time to be himself.
Speaking of being proud of someone, Samantha has completed her book education and is waiting for her clinicals to start in the fall. Once she completes that she can study for her boards and become an employable phlebotomist. She has gotten mostly A's, maybe one or two A-minus and has excelled in every part of her training. I know she is only my daughter because she brought love to my son, but I am as proud of her as a real mother could be.

Duke and I are adjusting to the fact that some day soon Chris and Sam will be leaving us and either moving in the Milwaukee area or ultimately, in another state where his ministry can grow. I think that we are excited to think that their lives are finally going to come together and they can be rid of us oldies, but it will be sad to not have the company of another woman in the house. I spent all those years with only men that Sam being here has totally spoiled me.

That's all for now. Maybe I can contribute again before I get too old.