Brief Update...

The other day Vincent asked me why I haven't blogged lately. Hmmm... I don't really have any reason why. I just haven't. I always think of things I'd like to write about, but just don't get around to it. So here I am again. For a little bit anyway. I am in the middle of getting ready to go out with Bruce, so I'll keep this short.

VINCENT
This almost 12-year-old young man is definitely showing signs of preteen-hood. The subtle change is in his skin. He's getting those little bumps I knew so well as a teenager. The not-so-subtle changes are with regards to his medication. Fortunately, with the help of his psychiatrist, we are able to minimize the effects of these changes.

He goes back to school on Monday (yehey!) and he isn't quite sure how to feel about that. Part of him is happy to see his friends again and to be busy. The other part is not looking forward to waking up early and all the work that comes with it. He's looking forward to tae kwon do again.

WORK
It's been a glorious summer with regards to work. There's enough to do, but it's also quiet. Most of the people I work with have either tuned out for the summer or are out visiting their grandchildren. I'm talking about the volunteers who work with Social Justice committees. The office is very quiet, so I have plenty of time to catch up with the reading I should be doing. But there are still enough activities to keep my days interesting. I love it! I am looking forward to the coming year (our year is more like the academic year) and all the changes that come with it.

BRUCE
All is still going well with Bruce. We have been talking about visiting the Philippines in January. I look forward to seeing him in the midst of a busy mall. That would be a sight! This 6'5", redhead surrounded by a sea of black-haired people all around a foot shorter. I look forward to showing him my life in the Philippines and taking him to warm beaches! Even I am truly looking forward to going to the beach again. I'm most looking forward to introducing him to all my relatives (let's see if he can keep their names straight!) and friends.

I must say that being with Bruce has been such a huge blessing for me. He is truly a gift that I treasure deeply. Each moment spent with Bruce is filled with conversation, laughter, and spiritual growth. We are different enough to broaden each other's world, yet similar enough to really, really get along. He builds me up and encourages me like no other person has. I hope that I do the same for him. I am looking forward to what God has planned for us.

Well, I better finish getting ready. I will blog more often that I have been. As I said, this is short. Looking forward to blogging more!