Sorry I have been such a stranger. Thoughts seem to come to me in spurts and this has been a bit of a dry spell. As I catch you up to the last few weeks, enjoy a photo-stroll around my new town that is finally starting to feel like home.
Eric spent most of the second week of October in Tahoe. He was at the district’s pastors conference. They met in a casino?!? He fell in love with Tahoe and brought home some of his best photographic work yet. While he was away, I took it upon myself to play “catch up.” Getting through the not-so-fun things that always get ignored on “to do” lists. I’m quite pleased with my first attempt at repainting wooden furniture. It is by no means perfect, but it does look much better!
Last week started off great. The three day weekend was beyond refreshing. Standardized testing started on Tuesday and students and teachers alike wore out quickly.
Tuesday, Eric and I quietly celebrated my 27th birthday and his 3 year cancer-versary. I was overwhelmed at the birthday wishes from my family and friends. It sure is fun.
Thursday we left for Texas and a giant celebration for Eric’s mom’s 50th! It was quite the extravaganza. I think we were successful in toasting the birthday girl.
The fun part about the trip was seeing my parent’s new-to-them home. They moved down the street from the in laws. So splitting time was very easy. I got to take 2 long walks with my dad. We talk best while walking. I got to see my grandpa. He has dementia/Alzheimers. It was good. He remembered me. 
Not my name, but me anyways. We got to catch up with one of my bridesmaids and her husband. We also got to see good friends and their crazy dog that helped us survive our first year of seminary and Eric’s diagnosis.
Yesterday was the Nike Women’s Marathon. I ran it in 2006. I tried to get in this year, but wasn’t a lucky lottery winner. Maybe next year. Thanks to all of the people that raised money. $15 million was raised in 2006. That is a crazy, ridiculous number. I just heard from a dear friend that is supporting a loved one with CML. She’s not responding to treatment. I’m grateful Eric and I are some of the lucky ones.
I feel like I’m starting the week a day late, way behind, and am trying to run and tie my shoes at the same time.
Peace,
^_^