One more picture at focus....Notice the beautiful Colorado Mountains in the background
A beautiful falls that we stopped by as a family a couple of years back. I think this is in Washington or near it anyway.

Along the road I just took some pictures out the windows. I couldn't believe how good they turned out. Notice the beauty. God made Oregon one beautiful state. I'd say it surpasses any other I've seen in it's beauty and uniqueness, but then I'm a bit biased because I live here now, but even before....

I actually think this is in Idaho. These pictures aren't exactly in order.

Our house was sabotaged. It was so great we laughed so hard when we came home someone sure went to a lot of trouble. Our bathroom there was so full of balloons that we had to pop some before we could even get in. Unfortunately these are the only pictures appropriate enough for this blog.

Well, enough for the pictures. I need to update you a little on our lives out here. I am loving Oregon and my wonderful husband. Sorry for all the rest of you out there who will have to settle for second best ;-) OK, so I'm a little biased, but he truly is the most wonderful blessing of my life and I thank God for him every day, and he is sure to be a little embarrassed by this whole sharade ;-) Sorry love....

I do have to admit to a feeling of homesickness at times. There is a lot of adjustments that have to be made. Everything is new and different, well, not everything, but there is a lot. I think it would be easier if we were closer because all you dear people my family, my church, my former ministry wouldn't feel so far away. At the same time I have been blessed with a caring and understanding church family and husband who let's me cry on his shoulder when I need to, or talk about everyone that I miss, and is well just there for me when I need him...and that makes all this so worth it. Some of the dear ladies in the church have told me that they know what homesickness is all about, and it helps to know they understand. I guess it's just something you have to work through. However, even with all this I know from the bottom of my heart that this is where God wants Justin and I to be. I also know if I had it all to do over I would make the same choice. It's so worth it...

I know you all are moving on with your lives and you probably don't even think about the fact that I'm gone anymore ;-) No, I know how easy it is to do that though, it's a good thing, you need to do that ;-)Those of you doing Bible club this week-- know that I am praying for you. Let me know how it went. Those of you at school teachers and students-- know that I am praying for you as well, and you dear brothers and sisters at CCS, I am keeping you in my prayers as well. I believe that prayer is one way I can stay connected with you all and I am determined to do that.

I got my wedding pictures Sat. Thanks to Karen they turned out really good. Thank you Karen! They also reminded me of what a wonderful day it was and how that it was because of all of you. Thanks for making it so wonderful! Well this post turned out a little longer than I had at first intended. Anyhow pray for me and I'll pray for you... hey and let me know your alive and living if you get a chance!