A Toast to Destiny

In less than two weeks, I found a nursing job with a hospice in Seattle and a place to live.  Later I'll provide the details of every magical instance in this true turn of events. I thought of how easy it has become for me to say "this was meant to be" when referring to a disappointment, and how difficult it was for me to regard this happy fortune in the same way. Here are some pics of my new digs in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. I'm happy in a way which is new yet utterly welcome. My co-celebrants included Darcy and Greg's dogs. Hank, an 85 pound golden lab pup and Gus (to the left), a freaky bipolar rat terrier. Hank was fun but Gus was a buzzkill. 

Here are pics of my new digs. 

Hike with Diane

Diane and I went for a stellar hike in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, very close to Mt. Pilchuck.  The hike was through old growth forest and had that hushed, indoor feeling. The trail led us to Heather Lake where we came upon the spectacular vista of a lake surrounded by towering mountains with clouds atop the peaks.  The beauty was overpowering. I became filled with emotion and tears came to my eyes.  

Photo Shoot with Hank

Slowing Down in Granite Falls, WA

I arrived in Granite Falls on Friday August 21, 2009. I'm staying with my friends Darcy and Greg. Darcy is a very special friend to me in many ways. She was Sam's midwife in Wichita and not long after his birth, she also took me on as an apprentice. When Greg was transferred to Seattle, my life took a new direction. That's when I went into nursing. I'm housesitting for them from Sept. 8-15. They live 4 miles from town. I have spotty cell reception and no internet. I love the view from their deck and their tap water is the cleanest, coldest, best I've ever tasted. Or not tasted.