Day 910: Thomas comes to visit

What a treat!  Amy, Liz, Alison and baby Thomas came to swim today.  Thomas, who will be nine months old tomorrow, is a sweet, laid back little boy.  He enjoyed splashing and playing in the water with his mom and aunt, then he sat on my lap and ate cereal.  Such a joy to have him here today!

Two of our outstanding student leaders from Brocton,  Tyler and MaryAnn, graduated today.  Tyler was the valedictorian of his class and leaves tomorrow for VMI.    MaryAnn had invited us to her graduation party, so we joined her there for lunch.  Her mom was so very proud. Both helped the program grow in Brocton and we will miss them and their contributions to Quest very much.

The water temp was 75 today.  Even at 9:00, it was still 78 outside.  Heavenly!  I swam until 8:00 and finished 300 lengths!  Last year, I didn't reach 300 until July 26.  That gives me just over 17 miles so far this month.

Twenty-nine Siberian iris bloomed today.  They are spectacular!

Tomorrow is Fredonia's graduation and I have thought for hours about my speech.  I have fallen back on the same speech for the past few years, but there is something different and special about this class that necessitates some changes.  I will miss these kids.  We have hiked many miles together and sung many songs together.  For Brie, Jake, Maggie and Dustin, we have hiked 250 miles together!  Those miles reveal a lot about a person. That concept must be included in the speech.

Thomas and his mom

Amy, Alison and Thomas

Tyler and MaryAnn after their graduation