Does Life Ever Slow Down?

I can't believe how fast this summer has gone. My friend at work, Kerry and I were just talking about the fact that our summer camp for the kids will be over in two weeks! I think this is the fastest the summer has ever gone for me. I don't think life ever slows down!!
Rich and I continue to have our kiddo on the weekends. The goal is to have him moved in by the time school starts, so we have been trying to get things ready for him. Our weekend visits continue to go very well, and he really is an amazing young man! He makes me laugh a lot!! We have a lot of fun on the weekend and I can't wait for everyone to meet him. I know he has been having some trouble with being stressed about this whole big move. I can't even imagine what he's going through, I can only say that my own emotions have been of nervousness and excitement. Nervousness, because I want everything to smoothly, excitement because I am finally getting to adopt which is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I have to say that is will be and has been weird, becoming "mom" and being a case manager sometimes in his presence. All in all, things continue to go well and I am thankful for that! I have been doing a lot of praying about this, so far we have been blessed.
In other news, my dad got a letter last weekend saying that he can no longer be on the fire department. I can't really go into the reasons why, but basically it has a lot to do with his health. Being on the fire department was my dad's "life"! He had been on the department since I was in grade school and loved going on calls!! I think he's doing alright with the new void this has left. I personally cried for about two days when I found out. I knew it was going to have to happen at some point, I just feel sad for my dad and wish his health could be better. Maybe having a grandson will bring something new to his life.