Wow...Monday was July 1. As a friend said as June turned over to July, "July is the hump month of summer." The athletic and music activities have returned to the high school's campus, signaling the new academic year that starts on August 18. July is the 183rd day of 2024, marking the second half of 2024. The calendar pages keep turning and time marches on.
This past weekend we celebrated our first grandson's 2nd birthday with a party in Cleveland. The invitees included both sets of grandparents, Great-Grandma, and Andrew and Jen's friends from college and high school who are now starting their families. What fun to see the the next generation of little ones and to reflect back on the days when we were the young parents chasing after our little people.
From the birthday party in Cleveland, a quick trip to Chicago to celebrate a wonderful man's life. He was my son-in-law's mom's life partner. Jim lived life to the fullest. He rode a Harley, played the drums, was an expert fisherman and boatsman, was a grill master extraordinaire and an over-the-top fish fryer, a wonderful father and grandpa, always willing to help with anything, just the kindest man and wonderful friend. Cancer (melanoma) took his life. A good guy gone too soon. This was a time for those who knew and loved Jim to reflect on our lives, grateful that he was part of our lives, but also to think about how we can be a positive influence to those we love, to our friends, to our communities.
It was a weekend to celebrate a young life and the future ahead of him and one to celebrate a life well-lived and his legacy. The circle of life.
It's the circle of lifeAnd it moves us allThrough despair and hopeThrough faith and love'Til we find our placeOn the path unwindingIn the circleThe circle of life
~ from "The Lion King"
And the world just keeps going around.
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DeleteWhat a fun photo of the little fellow enjoying his birthday cake. You've had a very busy and emotional week. The Circle of Life is a good reference.
ReplyDeleteHe is the happiest little guy and such a joy!
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