This is going to be a difficult day to get thru.

This is my comfort in my affliction,
That Your word has revived me. Ps 119.50

May Your lovingkindness comfort me,
According to Your word to your servant.
May Your compassion come to me that I may live. Ps 119.76-7

... our hearts are aching over the lost of a young friend.

finished three full days of classes to get certified as an Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). More details to follow...

Sweet Creek Falls hike

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~Mark Twain

had a great day with the family ... hiked at Sweet Creek Falls, went to the beach at Florence, and dinner at Bliss Hot Rod Grill.

... just got back from a 25 mile bike ride with Pete and am making flapjacks for the boys.

... who went to TEA Parties yesterday? I would like to hear more about how they went.

Spring in Oregon

... we're headed out on a campground scouting trip ... up Salmon River Rd and then dinner in Oakridge - beautiful day in God's creation.