I guess that we are always connected to the kids no matter how old they get or how our circumstances might change.  I just got back from the church and the first thing that I did was to read Shelli's blog and then the 2 sites concerning Colton.  Shelli is mad about the changes to the deaf mentoring program, and, of course, whatever affects her affects me too.  Today Sharolyn called and talked with Sheila about a situation with her family that causes concern for me (nothing big or serious, but something to think about)  Sharon was here much of the day with Linzi and Zach.  And Richard was around this morning and then again this evening.  I hadn't realized just how much we see or think about them, but when I did I was surprised that it was so much.  I know that we are pretty much on our own, but that doesn't really describe the way that it is when it comes to our kids.  And come to think about it; it is a good thing that it is that way.  My life would be so much less interesting without that.  And that is just one of the many facets of our lives all of which coming together really fills up our time and demands our attention.  Its a good thing that I am semi-retired!

Each new day comes with its own music.  I really can't predict how it will go.  I do have a plan going in to each day, but it never is able to define the whole day.  There is always something to surprise me both in a positive way as well as a downer of some kind or degree most every day.  But on the whole I can't imagine another place that I would rather be.