Goodnight Moon rang in my ears around 3 a.m. when we finally said “enough” to packing and crawled into bed.  To the lullaby of Fred’s and Katten’s snoring, I ticked off my last-night-in-my-Bellingham-bed goodnight/goodbyes . . . grateful for the last few days with family and friends, and certain we’ll miss you all beyond measure. [...]

Here’s Janel, waving goodbye from the driver’s seat in my trusty ole Camry.  May it be good to you, Janel as you journey to/from WWU and student teaching.  I had that car 18 years ~ it was time she “graduated” to another location.  Time for college, Camry! What will I miss from here (in addition [...]

Lots of good-byes this week . . . yesterday I said good-bye to Caitlin, Logen, and Shirley over Mallard’s raspberry chocolate chunk and chocolate chai spice ice cream.  I’m convinced that good-byes are easier when accompanied with good ice cream.  Later today I’ll say good-bye to my trusty 1992 Toyota Camry.  Maybe I should indulge [...]

It’s Wednesday and life’s crazy busy but exciting — only five days and we’ll be winging our way to a new home, a new adventure, and a brand new life.  There’s plenty of anxious joy in our house (along with still unpacked suitcases), but our heads and our hearts are ready for what’s to come. [...]