Fly Like an Eagle

Cal has made a few comments that confirm that he is very, very excited to be living in Normal, IL next year and attending a 'big' university.  He was able to excel academically and play baseball at the community college while saving a boatload of money.  And we enjoyed having him living at home.  He has become a very mature, financially responsible young man.

Eli is leaving June 22 for the rest of the summer to be a ropes specialist at a Salvation Army camp in New Jersey. It will be quite an experience, as the kids are from inner city New York.  As Cal flies out of the coop August 16 (it's coming way too fast) I will truly have an empty nest.

I spent some time with Adam yesterday in Springfield. He picked out a bike, gave it a test ride, and I bought it for his 26th birthday. I was pleased he wanted to buy me some Teavana rock sugar and some food from his restaurant.  He didn't say why, but he insisted I go into Little Saigon with him to pick up the food.  The staff were real friendly, and I know Adam spends a lot of time with his Asian friends. He showed me some pictures on his phone taken recently in St. Louis, "since you don't see me in my regular life." How true that is.

They are all three progressing and living out their lives as young adults. It is very encouraging to see the fruits of our labors, so to speak.