"I Will Never See the Sun"
(by Great Lake Swimmers) ![I](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uhWLdd_c_qZga98SV0221bD5GH-MsXp13yhzI5eg7PwwsQGbnYaMJTLUHj00wn7O1kmbLVsOs7kukFGxk0FiegltardB6VtO6KtrGId-Vj9WZJdnTxaaWmLxnagha5bu0c8BjgpesN2tRQEvKHpPKY7KXu=s0-d)
To those of you who live near me & know how very evident the sun is right now, today's song may seem a little odd! But, the song totally applied to our week at the lake ~ which I finally have the time to blog about! I don't know if I've explained our relationship with Dan & Sheryl before, so here's a brief history (for those of you who are new): They were very close to my mister's family when he was growing up; & when my mother-in-law passed away, Sheryl honored her request to take care of us! They consider my mister their godson, & my kids call them "Uncle Dan" & "Aunt Sheryl". We built our first house across the street from their oldest son Geary, which was only a mile down the road from Dan & Sheryl! Sheryl was in the delivery room with me when I gave birth to both of my babies, & we stayed at their house for the first few days of both of my babies' lives. The kids & I spent at least one evening a week at their house from 1998 until we moved in 2004. I consider them my in-laws, even though I'm not married to their birth son! I could go on, but I said this would be brief! Back to the main story...
Despite the lack of sun & a crazy storm that hovered over our area, we had a super great week! Geary's wife (Shelly) brought their son Josiah on Tuesday. Originally, he was only going to stay until Wednesday, but the rain changed their plans & he got to stay the entire week! He & Cody had so much fun doing boy stuff!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_kWGxyxCK75hyphenhyphenxrs1G0RMUusNf2OPQC13_jzqHcrilfCM304VtfapMMJ3t3KjzORsZvRwBogWz30wNtKffjM9CX0XDFSzXA91hIQ5-DtlAZx1apkj5uaOWoG3SjrJdP0R6OR8DgEoK0/s400/Lake%20001.jpg)
Elly did some crafts, we played Mexican Dominoes & Canasta, and we swam off the dock once. I thought it was nice to just relax, but Dan & the kids were hoping to take the boat out. Finally on Thursday, there was a brief lull in the storm!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV3yF8N3PER4jt8yaAotbbqMrqMP2WXtQfmEX6enXAqukX5XoHkMDTPdBuqV0OktVVU1H6UbvYKh2cfl2tpyJNQzwzq6stzfReOEjXJqdjGN4c20cK8hQj6deLNF1kyzCpCVNZ1A1UB0/s400/Lake%20004.jpg)
We took the boat to a spot under the bridge near their cove & went swimming. Daphne (the puppy) wasn't too fond of the water!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBfWlkbY8KcaQ0ao7hmZq_qUwk4bvNGB2B8sC2Afx76IHA0sqr05YlWZQVOELw2gf2P-uDSzTxYRNpQgjIn8b5NJnEJJ258GLTjJXT2LU8zPBiJvBS1-DF0XAdHKaLMaIBKiBoXXPS-4/s400/Lake%20006.jpg)
Anticipating the next round of rain showers, we didn't get the tube or anything.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisD8NQrQjRmTo9LR_5hvuesqLPZPjNOEtGHZIMAVapsAZ7DG-CfAm7aCg24o9AHygTbh1sWMhKg4KlVqth8wr1iUl0Vy6uTosV-29jhZJP4YLtY08_a7svyg85HOv0shu3YLGJT2DAF74/s400/Lake%20005.jpg)
After swimming for awhile, we enjoyed a picnic lunch on the boat! Daphne got a little lunch meat & licked the crumbs off Elly's face!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcg1GKV1KyIG8pqeg61w-LTBHWx_BtXbNNWZVHsdjwLOpfLqupouWama-NpZbdfhDclKH8UtuILO0PQLsJIo9_4MFFP7VDKyvZVudcdD3xl_6tvIEjYDoZf816JI5C9yDm7KhmzdlBxY/s400/Lake%20013.jpg)
We thought we heard some thunder in the distance, so we decided we should head in but the boat wouldn't start! Fortunately, they had a solar charger. We didn't hear any more thunder, so the kids swam for a little while longer, & apparently there was just enough sun to do the job! The boys both took a turn at the wheel, & we made it back to the dock shortly before another torrential downpour! {Can you tell how dark the clouds were getting?!}
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EGJ8AL3ypoJb47WnvMCE0E05n4iDmOF5x5KVkCbbXlXRsPmR-CFxGg8aRZBSiXjym8m5rSDr_Cu2dXvKQIaeN1ups99sPkggYJr_BnFnLr1TQrI6uVCZqVIDZkIJfLAmuoIrNEGqHiQ/s400/Lake%20014.jpg)
Friday was finally a sunny day, so the boys stayed in their swim trunks until it was time to go! We had to leave mid-afternoon to take Josiah home on our way to pick up Cody's tux. Am I crazy that I got all teary-eyed as I looked at our old house across the street? The kids & I took a drive through the neighborhood, going by the elementary school & the house where their dad used to live with his family before Mama Beth passed away. It was such a good time, as always! I'm so thankful for friends that have become family!
To those of you who live near me & know how very evident the sun is right now, today's song may seem a little odd! But, the song totally applied to our week at the lake ~ which I finally have the time to blog about! I don't know if I've explained our relationship with Dan & Sheryl before, so here's a brief history (for those of you who are new): They were very close to my mister's family when he was growing up; & when my mother-in-law passed away, Sheryl honored her request to take care of us! They consider my mister their godson, & my kids call them "Uncle Dan" & "Aunt Sheryl". We built our first house across the street from their oldest son Geary, which was only a mile down the road from Dan & Sheryl! Sheryl was in the delivery room with me when I gave birth to both of my babies, & we stayed at their house for the first few days of both of my babies' lives. The kids & I spent at least one evening a week at their house from 1998 until we moved in 2004. I consider them my in-laws, even though I'm not married to their birth son! I could go on, but I said this would be brief! Back to the main story...
Despite the lack of sun & a crazy storm that hovered over our area, we had a super great week! Geary's wife (Shelly) brought their son Josiah on Tuesday. Originally, he was only going to stay until Wednesday, but the rain changed their plans & he got to stay the entire week! He & Cody had so much fun doing boy stuff!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_kWGxyxCK75hyphenhyphenxrs1G0RMUusNf2OPQC13_jzqHcrilfCM304VtfapMMJ3t3KjzORsZvRwBogWz30wNtKffjM9CX0XDFSzXA91hIQ5-DtlAZx1apkj5uaOWoG3SjrJdP0R6OR8DgEoK0/s400/Lake%20001.jpg)
Elly did some crafts, we played Mexican Dominoes & Canasta, and we swam off the dock once. I thought it was nice to just relax, but Dan & the kids were hoping to take the boat out. Finally on Thursday, there was a brief lull in the storm!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV3yF8N3PER4jt8yaAotbbqMrqMP2WXtQfmEX6enXAqukX5XoHkMDTPdBuqV0OktVVU1H6UbvYKh2cfl2tpyJNQzwzq6stzfReOEjXJqdjGN4c20cK8hQj6deLNF1kyzCpCVNZ1A1UB0/s400/Lake%20004.jpg)
We took the boat to a spot under the bridge near their cove & went swimming. Daphne (the puppy) wasn't too fond of the water!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBfWlkbY8KcaQ0ao7hmZq_qUwk4bvNGB2B8sC2Afx76IHA0sqr05YlWZQVOELw2gf2P-uDSzTxYRNpQgjIn8b5NJnEJJ258GLTjJXT2LU8zPBiJvBS1-DF0XAdHKaLMaIBKiBoXXPS-4/s400/Lake%20006.jpg)
Anticipating the next round of rain showers, we didn't get the tube or anything.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisD8NQrQjRmTo9LR_5hvuesqLPZPjNOEtGHZIMAVapsAZ7DG-CfAm7aCg24o9AHygTbh1sWMhKg4KlVqth8wr1iUl0Vy6uTosV-29jhZJP4YLtY08_a7svyg85HOv0shu3YLGJT2DAF74/s400/Lake%20005.jpg)
After swimming for awhile, we enjoyed a picnic lunch on the boat! Daphne got a little lunch meat & licked the crumbs off Elly's face!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcg1GKV1KyIG8pqeg61w-LTBHWx_BtXbNNWZVHsdjwLOpfLqupouWama-NpZbdfhDclKH8UtuILO0PQLsJIo9_4MFFP7VDKyvZVudcdD3xl_6tvIEjYDoZf816JI5C9yDm7KhmzdlBxY/s400/Lake%20013.jpg)
We thought we heard some thunder in the distance, so we decided we should head in but the boat wouldn't start! Fortunately, they had a solar charger. We didn't hear any more thunder, so the kids swam for a little while longer, & apparently there was just enough sun to do the job! The boys both took a turn at the wheel, & we made it back to the dock shortly before another torrential downpour! {Can you tell how dark the clouds were getting?!}
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EGJ8AL3ypoJb47WnvMCE0E05n4iDmOF5x5KVkCbbXlXRsPmR-CFxGg8aRZBSiXjym8m5rSDr_Cu2dXvKQIaeN1ups99sPkggYJr_BnFnLr1TQrI6uVCZqVIDZkIJfLAmuoIrNEGqHiQ/s400/Lake%20014.jpg)
Friday was finally a sunny day, so the boys stayed in their swim trunks until it was time to go! We had to leave mid-afternoon to take Josiah home on our way to pick up Cody's tux. Am I crazy that I got all teary-eyed as I looked at our old house across the street? The kids & I took a drive through the neighborhood, going by the elementary school & the house where their dad used to live with his family before Mama Beth passed away. It was such a good time, as always! I'm so thankful for friends that have become family!
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