It's a warm, sunny South Dakota day today. Jon, Erin, Olivia, Kevin and I went downtown to The Diner for lunch and then walked through Falls Park.

Ouch!

Bryant had a small incident on the basketball floor this weekend. He was playing aggressively, went up for a rebound, and came down with the opposing player's finger(nail) in his eye. Kevin and I weren't there so we are indebted to another player's dad for taking him to the emergency room in Wahpeton, North Dakota. They checked out the eye for injury and that, thankfully, is ok. The eyelid has been "glued". Interesting fact is that Jon did some summer research on the type of glue that was used!

Eighteen hours....

One more day...less than that actually. Nick will be close to Chicago at this time tomorrow. My heart is breaking, but I'm trying to be strong.
I hope he knows how much I love him.
I hope he knows how much I admire his independance.
I hope he knows I've noticed he is growing up.....and is becoming very intelligent and informed.
I hope he knows I DO believe in him and support him.
I hope he knows that I love to hear him sing.
I hope he knows he has a great sense of humor.
I hope he knows that we will always be here for him.
I hope he knows I am proud to be his mom.
I hope he knows I admire his goals to minister in some way.
I hope he knows I'm going to miss him very much!
I hope he knows that when I have reservations and concerns, it's because I love him.
I hope he knows I want him to be happy.
I hope he knows I will pray for him everyday.