and settling in. That is pretty much all we have been doing the past couple of weeks. This past weekend, we soaked up the last of Dada by running around in fountains, planting vegetables in our small garden, and catching up with my brother and his soon-to-be roommate Jesse around mealtimes.
Our existence in this new town has been a solitary one so far (with the exception of visiting family). Because we have no real "roots" here, I am scanning the Internet for things to do in the area, to get to know where we are. Today, the kids and I went to the zoo. Zoos normally depress me--all of those sad, lethargic animals trapped in small spaces, but this one was on the good end of bad. You actually feel like you are hiking through it--tall pine trees and chirping birds surround you. On the whole, it was a nice experience and we are sure to go back. Tomorrow, we are headed to Sauvie Island for some raspberry and blueberry picking.
I desperately want to feel rooted here, tied to a place, in it for the long haul. I know it will come with time, with a new job, and with a new home that is truly ours, For too long now, we have been in a state of upheaval. Now it is time for settling down.
3 comments:
Be patient. This is only the beginning to a very long road ahead. These things take their time. Your journey, as many others, reminds me of the book, "Oh The Places You Will Go". Keep putting your intention out there, as I know you are ; )
I love the pictures of your flowers! How did you get that font?? Your gardening and love for nature truly inspire me. XOXO
love that pic. xoxo
i love your english garden. what a lovely blond trio! :)
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