What a wonderful cap to our visit. We spent the day at the beach at Camp Pendleton. The beach was clean , and very safe. I've never seen such security. Miriam was quite surprised by waves, but came to find the water fun. Uncle Tim even took her boogie boarding. I taught Adam and Sarah boogie boarding. They didn't really like it much, but Sarah spent hours trying to body surf. Bekah found a crab, hatchery and went crazy hunting them. It was all catch and release. All in all we just had a great time.
Saturday we Dee came for another visit, and we had some wonderful talks that included some discussion of religion. She still isn't ready to believe, but she is weakening :) . Heather has had some problems with school very similar in nature to the ones I had my first year at RCC , and it all blew up that night. I took a walk with Heather and she calmed down. I hope she just makes a decision, and goes with it. I don't think she is going to be able to grow anymore staying at home, but that isn't my call. I also spent several hours talking to mom, and letting her know that this is not a failure. It's just another step. The conversation of course turned to matters spiritual. I wonder if Mom is one of those people who struggle to find happiness for themselves all their lives, but instead of finding it, they bring happiness to others. I wish I could be there for her, but in the past more than just a short visit, and we start to antagonize instead of build up one another.
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