Here We Go Again!!

The summer is over.

A new school year will begin.

Another sixteen-year-old driver.

Another missionary to send.

I have nothing to show

For the months that have passed

No projects completed, but

Memories that will last.

My children once clamored

Like pups in a pile

Now scattered and separate

United once in a while.

School work and friends

Priorities changed,

But for time spent together

Schedules are rearranged.

Guatemala will be

Easton's destination.

Short time left at home

Shows complete dedication.

Ben's back in town.

A smile on Haley's face

Having him at our home

All things seem back in place.

Surgery for Kali.

New ankle secure.

No running for months

But soccer future is sure!

Teag has completed

His elementary school days.

"Hanging" with friends.

Adopting Junior High ways.

Chandler's own business

Still pays for his fun.

University courses

Quite a few 'til he's done!

My 50 year age is

Reality, no doubt!

Grown children and wrinkles

I could sure do without!

I have run many miles-

An attempt to avoid

My new station in life

With which I'm annoyed!

The years unforgiving.

Time marches on.

There is no reprieve

Precious moments now gone.

But every Fall

When school starts once again

Goals re-emerge...

Resolve comes from within.

Another fresh chance

To improve, make a change.

And the process of life

Seems a little less strange!