I woke up this morning and noticed that my perpetual calendar still read July 31. As I turned the block over to August, I thought of how busy July had been – filled with church and personal activities. VBS preparation with decorating and a block party for the neighborhood, then the five actual days of “Magnified” with it’s theme, “Oh magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together” (Psalm 34:3). My eleven 4th/5th graders kept me very busy that week. I wish their energy was transferable!

Next came the food pantry drive-thru giveaway on Saturday, followed by our church anniversary celebration with special music and a delicious meal after the service. I had one week to rest before my husband and I drove the 1,000 mile round trip for his family’s reunion which is always a blessing. I’ve never really understood how sitting in a car can make me so tired, but it always does.

Now that all of July’s activities are over, I have flipped all my calendars over and am contemplating how quickly this summer is passing by. I inevitably carried that thought over to my life. It can’t be possible that I am in my 70s! How about you? Does life seem to be passing by too quickly? I am reminded that we all have a set time for the dash between our birth and death dates. How we use that time is what’s important. I pray that we all use our time wisely, and your August is one to remember.

God bless – Sue