One evening in late June, Jim and I enjoyed a special little excursion in our kayaks. You may have heard me mention (possibly endlessly…) how cold and wet this spring was! The water level of our lake has been fairly high as a result, and a place where we often hike in the cooler months was mostly underwater. We couldn’t resist the allure of paddling amidst the tall cottonwood trees and through the grass around several willow trees. We might have lingered a bit longer if the mosquitoes didn’t love it as much as we did, and if daylight hadn’t been disappearing. Will we do this again? Absolutely!
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July 2022
Muskoka Blue (Original Six Hockey Romance 6) by Carolyn Miller
Into the Flood (Seasons of Faith 1) by Milla Holt
The One Who Got Away by Tara Grace Ericson
Love at Second Sight (Fab Forties 4) by Liwen Y. Ho
Seaside Proposal (Sydney Sweethearts 3) by Narelle Atkins (rerelease)
To Begin Again (Rhythms of Redemption 3) by Emily Conrad
Matchmaking Moms of Oceanview Church boxset Books 1 – 3 by Laurie Larsen
Sorry, I won’t be around today to answer comments. My earlier version of this post said it was because it’s the weekend of my family campout and I’d be herding grandgirls at the lake. Instead, I took off Friday for a few days in Florida as my sister is very ill. I’d appreciate prayers.
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Milla Holt says
Praying for your sister and your wider family.
Evelyn Foreman says
I am definitely praying for healing for your sister, as well as grace, strength and wisdom for you. He IS faithful!!!
Trudy says
Praying for your sister!! Love these pictures!!!
Alicia Haney says
Praying for your sister. Thank you for sharing your photos , it looks very pretty there. Have a great week and stay safe.
Babbling Becky L says
Praying for both you and your sister!!
bn100 says
Hope your sister is better
Mary Preston says
Wonderful to kayak where you would normally walk.
Debra Pruss says
Praying for you and your sister. I love the pictures. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Ausjenny says
I too hope your sister is doing better
Lori Smanski says
that is a lot of rain. looks like you still had fun. it has been like this around here also
Valerie Comer says
Thank you all for your comments and prayers. I’m updating in my Facebook reader group, but the very short version is that we had a good visit with my sister, but she is not better.