Year 1 Complete {Notre Dame Releases Zachary}

Packed and prepared to depart Notre Dame for summer break

Today marks Zachary's last day as a freshman at the University of Notre Dame.  He rearranged his final exam schedule in order to be home in time for Joseph's confirmation, and will be home for almost two months before his July study abroad adventure in Munich. 

In joyful anticipation of his arrival at SeaTac tomorrow, I sent a little love via text message this morning.  Zac's reply leaves little doubt as to how he earned the nickname, Zaccurate:

• May God bless your final 24 hours as a freshman at Notre Dame! My love and prayers, Mom

• 25:15, but thanks (Zac)

Zac~ we are all eagerly awaiting your return home tomorrow!

Reading Away

Peter is so close to finishing this giant book we gave him for Christmas containing

The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis.

Tim read the books aloud to the boys many years ago, 

but Peter has so enjoyed reading them for himself.

If it gets too quiet around here, I know where to find Peter!

We didn't participate in any of the summer reading or summer outing or summer anything programs in which we have participated in years past.

Sadly, we haven't even been to a community track meet, which used to anchor our summer weeks each Monday night.

Yesterday we were all set to participate, early dinner ready in the crock pot, all systems "go" for an evening at the track.

But all our plans changed with a sudden and delightful visit from Zac's friend, Louis (18), who was travelling with Father Straz to Westminster Abbey in BC for a 24 hour retreat.

Father Straz and Louis were able to stop at our house for a quick dinner en route, which was such a wonderful blessing for us.

 Louis is entering seminary in 4 days!  Praise God!

We pray for Louis, in particular, and for all seminarians and priests, every day.