Overload

I have more material than time these days, it would seem. There are items I have in the queue for the blog (one of them for weeks, but there's no hurry on that one), but the time AND energy to post them just hasn't been there. And it's about to get worse when a visitor arrives this weekend for the next ten days or so.

But I had lunch with the self-professed somewhat-sleep-deprived Fr. Daniel today and was able to catch up with news of the McGrath family. Josephine and Mary Eve came home from the hospital late Sunday morning (apparently passing by, and waving to, Deacon Ed on his way home after the service) and are doing well. Mary Eve McGrath is a delightfully quiet baby, I'm told, signaling her needs initially with little sounds which her parents already have learned to interpret (before the signals become full-blown). Interesting how early personality traits exhibit themselves.

It's been a blessing for them to have Josephine's mother on hand. I remember that from the births of our children; Gran(d)ma is such a big help at such a time.

But we at St. Bartholomew's have other things to consider. August 24th is the Feast of St. Bartholomew, and this year we have no Parish Picnic planned. Granted, such is difficult in the Seattle/Redmond area; too many companies and too few facilities so one has to make reservations a long time (a year?) in advance, and until recently we've had access to a private facility. And those who scheduled such before have all passed on. Perhaps a potluck dinner?

More coming... when I have the time.