Family Time

My family and I went fishing yesterday and had a GREAT time!! This summer has been so busy with school that it is sometimes hard to make myself take some time for family fun. My children are 17 and 19, yet one of our favorite activities is still fishing in the pond. What is it about fishing that is so exciting? The answer to that question could be that life slows down just a bit when you get on the edge of the pond, listening to the birds singing, watching the grasshoppers dancing around your feet, occasionally seeing a fish somersault on the surface of the pond, and feeling the sun beat down as you cast the line and plop that bait as close to the lily pads as you possibly can without getting all tangled up.

Some of the fun may be casting over and over to see who will pull the first one in. Or could it be the challenge of who will be able to say they caught the biggest fish? Part of the joy yesterday was hearing my daughter screaming at her dad that the fish was bleeding and asking if it was going to be ok when she threw it back in. My son, on the other hand, was ROLLING his eyes like he'd never heard of such....even though he knows her all too well!

I encourage you to make time for the important people in your life......for simple pleasures.....for relaxing....Summer semester is winding down!! WooHoo!!