I have a hard time getting enthusiastic about summer. This summer is not so bad, for two reasons:
- It’s hot. No – you don’t understand. I live in Texas. It’s HOT. We’re having what we call a “mild” summer. I am grateful for this. Unfortunately, “mild” in Texas means it’s only supposed to get to 97 on Monday. Yippee.
- Summer usually means less money in the bank because I usually don’t teach. This unfortunately also coincides with having all the free time in the world to daydream about traveling and other expensive luxuries…because I usually don’t teach. But I managed to pick up a class this summer. My student loan corporation will be happy.
But even during the worst summers, I have to admit – it’s certainly pretty:
So I am thankful.
I am keeping track of beautiful moments and words this year on my Beauty board on Pinterest.
I am also linking up with Amy Young’s Trusting Tuesdays – check it out!
M. Suzanne Terry 
Love it … not that it’s so hot or you don’t have as much money as you’d like. But the journey. That’s what I love.
The journey is definitely helpful. I will probably be more content once the summer paycheck kicks in this week. I get so emotional about money. Reminding myself of the beauty helped to calm me somewhat.
Enjoyed stopping by from Amy’s. Your summer in Texas is my summer in South Texas…I loved your description as it is sooooo right on. “Mild” means 97! and getting hotter by the week…or day even. We had a bit of rain this morning before I got up so saw wet ground and that is actually quite nice to see right now.
I enjoyed seeing the kittens and the cats too. I have been a teacher for much of my life but am now tutoring the primary age school children who are struggling so. They keep me on my toes.
Hope the rest of your summer is sweet even in the heat!
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
I have been enjoying the rain. It seems like it’s been wet this year. We really needed it.
Thanks for reading, Linda!