Summer

Life is full of transitions. We just ended Ella's first year of elementary school at Varieur. She is excelling in reading and won awards this year for her determination and focus in reading. I am so incredibly proud because she did it all by herself. We didn't read a lot to you when you were little. I mean we read at least a book a day but some families read 10 to 20 books a day. So Ella really should have all of the credit for her persistence. Sidney finished in Mr. Mark's class at the YMCA and is now in Mrs. Lisa's class. He is starting to learn his letters. His soul is old and kind. Both of you light up a room when you walk into it. You are not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside too. Ella is now in summer camp at Camp JORI (She just turned 6 yrs old). This is your second year at the Day Camp and you love it. I wish I could sneak in there and see how much fun you are having. I love seeing you smile. Sidney is at camp at the YMCA this summer. Mommy is working part time at the VNA Care New England doing hospice chaplaincy. I am driving all around the state visiting with families and patients in their homes. It is truly humbling work and I wish I could sometimes offer them more than my presence or listening. I magic wand perhaps to take away their pain? Daddy and I are still working on the details of finalizing our divorce. I know it has been hard for everyone and I hope you know that we are doing everything we can to remain kind, loving and supportive of our family - even if it is different than how it originally started. We are dedicated to giving you all that we possibly can because we love you and we are honored to be your parents. xo Mommy