December 6, 2010
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Sorry I've been so, so AWOL, my friends. We are moving in 4 days!
Busy, busy....but it's GOOD BUSY! So, this will be a hit and run post....
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"Only God can fully dwell in that deepest place in you, [to] give you a sense of safety."
~ H. Nouwen
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You Lord, alone,
make me dwell in safety and confident trust." Ps 4:8
"Blessed are those who dwell in...Your presence." Ps 84:4
I'm grateful for God's tangible presence that has sustained us through 5 very challenging years. I trust He'll do the same no matter what the future holds. I suppose we really are entering a new chapter, now that we will have a place to call "home", however surreal it still feels much of the time. New chapters don't preclude difficulties. So, whatever comes,
I'll keep looking for security and peace in the same place - resting in His presence.
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And, let's finally wind this up:Oregon Trail: Day 6: Ontario, OR to Silverton, OR
404.5 miles; 7 & 1/2 hoursThis is a bridge crossing the Columbia River Gorge:
We, of course just had to zip over it and back, so that my daughter, Kate, could add to her tally of states which she has traveled to or through:
(She, btw, is doing great after her bike-SUV mishap.
Such amazing protection from the hand of God!)More scenic bridge action over the gorge:
Revisiting the gorge is a definite must. So stunning.
And here we were heading to our destination at last, the valley in which we now reside:
As you can see, it's populated by fir trees, farmland and deer!
And there goes the first of our two trucks heading into our development,
at the edge of town....
Pretty soon we'll load one up again, and move a mere block and a half away. I'll be back after that! So sorry I haven't been able to follow your happenings.
I'm hoping eventually things will improve in that regard!
Blessings!
Comments (8)
Wonderful pictures. Really some bridge! I like your Scriptures and quote also. You folks have been on quite an adventure for these last 5 years. You've handled it with grace and faith. If I could do as well if faced with these things I'd be pleased.
Nice to see a Xanga posting from you my friend, you were missed on here!
@Lucy_or_Ethel -
Aw, thanks, Nancy. you are so sweet. Back to the boxes!
Yay ! the conclusion is made and you move !! I breathe ! Thanks God .
Courage for the move and the unpaking,Trish.
Love
Michel
Congrats on moving soon! And great to see you here
Trish -- I, too, have been away for almost a month -- we put my mother in hospice on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and she hung on until 12/9. I'm home now, and will be posting a bit more regularly once I settle back in to a regular life.
I'm so glad you finally have been able to buy a house -- it looks delightful, and I can hardly wait until I can come and see you at home there (please message an address)! Maybe in the spring, when it's colorfully springtime in Oregon. I do hope you enjoy it and your new surroundings.
@slmret -
Oh, Janet, I'm so sorry. What happened? I knew she was failing, but that seemed like a rapid decline. How are you doing with it? May you find God's comfort during this loss in a fresh way.
We moved in on Friday. I LOVE the house. I'll try to update more soon, but right now I'm still swamped settling in. We'd love to see you in the spring! Something to look forward to!
I hope your holidays are quietly refreshing. Do take care, friend.
I hope the move is done and well done , now, Trish ; I hope also you are all alright .
In this perspective I wish to you and your family a merry Christmas .
Love
Michel
@fauquet -
Michel, yes we moved and are delighted with the new house. We have our older kids here with us now and are pretty busy with them. I hope to return to Xanga posting after the holidays. In the meantime, I hope that you and your entire family have an absolutely delightful Christmas, blessed in every way. I so appreciate you!
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