Quiet Fall Morning

It was a cool fall morning. The sun was coming up over the mountains as I was working at my desk. I looked out the window at the beauty that God gives us each day with the wonderful view we have. I was not disappointed--there was golden sun streaming across the pasture below us, and fog over the river beyond. It was a memory I wanted captured, so I pulled on a sweater and went out on the porch. It was one of those mornings I could picture my Aunt Cec on the porch with her steaming cup of coffee in Bill's red bathrobe (YES, the same bathrobe you saw at the dump station in the crabbing pictures!!). It's a memory I think of often as she loves the sunrises here, and has never missed one when she's been here, except for rainy mornings.

It was exceptionally quiet, as the kids were still in bed, Bill had already left for work and no one was coming in from the trailer this morning. We've certainly been feast or famine with people here the last 6 weeks. First we had Bill's folks here, and the busy times that having company brings. Then everyone packed up and went to Michigan for 2 1/2 weeks, including kids. It was very quiet here, however, VERY busy as we did the kids rooms. Then the quiet was restored to noise, as the kids came home with Kristin's happy chatter, and Ryan's great humor. Mom & Dad joined them, and we spent a very nice, relaxing 10 days together, with lots of visiting, and not as much running. A few day trips and a weekend of crabbing was our big event. Mom & Dad flew out yesterday, and Chelsea was even laying by the front door, waiting for them to come in this morning.

As the kids woke this morning, the noise level in the house increased, the fog burned off, and the magical morning was only a memory & a picture. We started with jobs, as I worked for the dentist, and then the task of getting the kids school organized for next week was at hand. I had things "around"--but certainly not organized, and certainly not ready for school next week--so that was my big "to do" job today. Thankfully, I got about 75% done, and hope to finish tomorrow.

Today's crisp morning temperatures turned to 90 degrees this afternoon. It no longer felt like fall!!

Bill is still hanging out on a limb with HP, waiting to hear of news regarding his job. They have pushed back the announcement three times now...and now say they will announce at the end of the month. This makes it so hard for morale at work for him. They are laying off 20% of the Corvallis site--and there seems no rhyme or reason, except they seem to be laying off the higher paid employees that have many years with the company. Less benefits & vacation to pay, as well as new employees have less pay & benefits to begin with. We just pray that the Lord will lead us in the direction that he knows is best for us, and pray that we have the patience to wait for the outcome. It's that in-between time we struggle with. Please keep Bill in prayer for peace during this time, as well as for God's will to be carried out.

Our neighbor Sharon was cleaning out her Mom's house (Miss Millie's place) and found a photo of their 60 acre farm (that contains one acre of our property) and brought it over. She was kind enough to loan it to me--Our property is marked...check it out...pretty cool. This was taken June 1978--a year before our house was built. You can seen Rex & Sharon's place...the farm house you see, is now the log home that Bill & Carol live in.

Heading to Jen & Brady's this weekend for a visit and a relaxing time away from the normal....looking forward to it. Plus, I don't have to share Brooklyn & Jason with Grandma's and Aunts!! Lots of snuggles to look forward to!!

We will keep you posted! Check back soon!