Sun. morning, August 24, 2008-reunion

Hi, Everyone,
Thanks for stopping by this past week.

Yesterday's family reunion with my Uncle and Aunt, Brother, and Aunt's other niece and her husband, turned out to be a very wonderful day of sharing and laughter. Hubby helped me a lot with the preparations of different things, and for that I am very blessed. He is such a sweetie!

The day was perfect. The summer breeze, while sitting in the back yard under the shade of the White Ash tree, was a saving grace from the oppressing heat of the day.
We had a feast of good food (so they told me), and lots of reminiscing and updates of everyone. The dogs even behaved themselves and didn't bother anyone too much! Clara even showed off by fetching her ball. I thought it was a very great get-together and was so glad it happened.

Last Monday, while I was at work, I manned the phones while my supervisor was in court. She told me a "former Domestic Violence abuser" (who went to prison a couple years ago), was back in court. This young fellow, around 25 y.o. age, was back again for the umpteenth time. This time it was a violation of a Protection Order he had against him by someone. My supervisor told me while he was sitting there in court, wearing his orange jail jumpsuit, handcuffs on him, he became irate at the judge and proceeded to shout and get pretty nasty. Duh? Well, that did not go over well, so the judge imposed 68 days in jail. I doubt even this amount of time will give him the opportunity to cool down by the end of his time served. This guy is a repeat offender, and just doesn't get it. He blames everyone and everything on his situations.

On his way back down to jail after court, the probation officer who was escorting him, even took out his Tazer gun just in case "Tommy" decided to be even more of a violent and abusive person than he already is.

I am looking forward to being at the Waldenbooks Bookstore in Strongsville, Ohio this coming Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Summer is winding down, and soon the birds will be gathering for their migration south. Bummer!

Hubby started school this past Friday, and the students start on Tuesday. Time flew by.

Gotta go for now. Lots to get done today. Have a great week, and thanks for keeping in touch.

Be blessed,
Becky :)