August Wrap-Up

August proved to be a very relaxing month.  My surgery was not as successful as I had hoped.  I am still leaking.  The doctor told me it was from the surgery, but I am thinking it is also urine.  I go to the doctors on Friday, so hopefully at that point I will have more information.

Now for the standard wrap-up:

Goal #1: Read all seven Harry Potter books on my new Nexus 7 tablet. Read as much as possible.

I read two enjoyable books: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and The Wednesday Sisters.  I also received all our curriculum and made certain what was required of me.  I was also very privileged to win a free ticket to a week-long homeschool webinar.  It was super informative, and I loved having the opportunity to connect with people, and get energized to teach this year.

Goal #2: Reclaim my body - mentally, physically, and emotionally.

I have started to walk distances again, and it does help my moods.  As for losing the weight...ugh...lets not go there.

Goal #3: Give more.

Our financial donation was to The Henry Ford.  However, during the month my girls and I donated towels to the animal shelter and they raised money with their friends for St. Jude.  I am currently chairing up a mini mission at our old church (which is our current church too) for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.  I never found a replacement church, and I need to be with people who are open to whom they accept (i.e. everyone).  I am not comfortable in a church that picks and chooses scripture to support their views.  I also feel women need to have an opportunity to pastor, not simply pushed to the side.

And another month begins....