Summertime, and the living’ is easy.

We have arrived at Lake Billings RV Park in Manton, MI. Our rig is setup, things are in place and this will be home until around Labor Day. Lots of people here on the weekends but they pretty much stay to themselves during time of COVID. Rob has started working and spending time with his son during the week where they have provided him with a place to call home while there. He comes home most weekends and try not to have too long of a “honey do” list so we can enjoy some together time before he heads back.

While I spend my days doing my normal routines, I also have met some nice folks in the park that I am able to hangout with if I so chose. One of my longtime Cadillac friends is spending several months here also. This has given us the opportunity to rekindle our friendship and catch up on things. We spend our time kayaking, walking, eating and playing cards or games. The time sure went by quickly.

Because of COVID so many things were postponed or cancelled this year and high school graduation was one of them. We weren’t sure if there would actually be a graduation ceremony for our granddaughter but June 28th we were on the football field, with restrictions, watching the her and her classmates proudly accept their diplomas. Earlier in the season they had a graduation parade to honor them all. It was done very  well and I’m hoping it becomes a new tradition.

Before we came to the park we had made arrangements to have a new windshield put in our RV because the seals were old and leaking. Moisture is not an RV’s friend! Douglass came to the park and replaced it on the spot. That was one big job and I was very impressed. So let it rain now, no problem!

Life is full of surprises and gives us many blessings.  One more beautiful  blessing has been added to our growing family. Our first great granddaughter, Raegan Hope Allen, was born and introduced to the world in early June. She has brought so much joy and happiness to this loving family. We are so happy that we were in town to experience this joy.

This year has been a strange, weird, sad, sickening year. We could never imagine the turmoil our world would be going through. We each have our own struggles, concerns and worries and need to choose the path we take. Please remember to mask when needed, social distancing and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s for your own good. And while out there remember to look up, it’s amazing up there.