OK People, I just turned 59 and Rick is going to be 62. We have been brain storming since the last reunion we were able to make. Suzy and I have put our heads together although since she is smarter than me she thinks more clearly of possibilities. Lili and I have tried to come up with idea and now Glenda and I, well again she has the brains so it is really her ideas. Anyway we are finally at a point that we are trying to come up with a plan. I know we have made some of you nuts with our back and forth talk about moving back West. Rick has known my feeling forever and as I told Dick, I decided to shut up and wait to find out what is really in Ricks heart and if he is ready to leave his kids back here. There have been some serious things happen that have helped him make up his mind.
He feels a very special bond with all my brothers and sister, he said more than his own brother Bob. He shares thoughts and interests with you guys that he doesn't share with anyone else.
We have talked for years about selling the house and everything and having an adventure in life before we are to old and lose our health. When we see the health problems among us and lose dear ones our age, we realize what is important in live. We have a paid off house but a house does not fill that need to share and be with those you love and do the things that really matter in life. Rick and I spent the first 5 years of our life very simple and doing the things we loved, (accually longer because of all the years of Spirit Lake and family) We need to get back to that especially now that we have my brothers and sisters in our lives and so many nieces and nephews that mean so much to us. This long distance things is just not working anymore. We litally cry inside when we see you doing things together that we want so much to be a part of. I cried like a baby when I saw that picture of you Jimbo and Glenda and Dick spending time together and kept wishing I was there. I feel life is coming full circle for me and with all of us being real brothers and sister, (yes, with all the different problems thrown in make it even more complete).
Anyway all this jabbering means. We are wanting to list the house again and sell everything we can and get back home to family. We need to bring our heads together and get your help to brain storm different possibilities. Our biggest concern is how expensive Oregon and California. We love Suzi's idea and Glynda's, its even possible we could combine the two. Rick and I want to be able to work together, no more of this life apart. We will have some money from the house put not a lot. We are willing to work hard but would rather at this stage of our lives be able to work smart and make a difference in other peoples lives.
If anyone has input it would greatly be appreciated, we get bogged down with all the details and issues and just being sure we are making the right choices.
We need to hear from those that matter most and that is why I am putting this on the blog and not writing to each of you separately.
Right now it look like instead of quiting right now, (it never a good idea to close doors, especially now days). Rick is going to see if I can come back on the road until we can sell the house. That would give us more money to work with.
Sorry to be so mixed up and unsure of life. We just love you all so much and miss being able to get together once in awhile. As Suzy knows, we have been trying to make a decision a very long time. We are praying for Wisdom.
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Hi Bon; you know me, I've always got two cents, even if I pick it up off the streets. Peter
Dear Bonne, I miss you so much, I pray that God, keeps working as he is to clear what is going on, and go forward, I wish I could talk to you and Rick both. Chuck and I have talked also and he kicks himself from meeting more with the family times, also he is planning on coming into the circle, of us Wild Indians, it's getting pow wow time, and all,..... I feel that God is leading forward the plans, I will be in contact after Friday to you....
Chuck also wants to see me startup with what we were talking, he's so excited for the future and time with all the family, we may fight, but also be aware we loved each other.... I have the place for you to say, and your dog's,... also may get Jess to do his part, to clear it out or work to sale it.
It's circle time, and as you know, it seems God is pointing the way, as I am getting my ID, so I am coming alive again... laugh.
Life stops, when you loose your life, in paperwork,,,,, Chuck has been helping me, I will be going into Sacromento, then I can get my licanse changed to his this address.......
Rick and Bonnie, love and know that all points west, if you know what I mean, as everything is going so great,...... love Lili
myself i could pick oregan over ca anyday, the only reasons still bein here is mom an the property, cause i dont ever want it 2 leave the fam, the aprils mom in mccloud, its gettin way 2 expensice it seems fer everythin here
best prices I found was washington......
Well you already know how I feel. I'm looking at a house in Florence. It's not in the counrty, I iknow ath is where you'd like to be, but it would make a great Bed & Breakfast and I am thinking .. Respite Care. I'm not sure how that would work, but I think it would be great. I'm going to look into it. Day care is ok, but also ties you down; respite care, you could do on your scdedule. My thinking is to get liscended for respite care would also enable you to take care of peopke for days or weeks, you wish or just a few day time hours, etc. you could also then do hopsice; which is really a good thing to do and pays well. I think with respite care at the beach; it would do great. Also if it is set up like a bed and breakfast; you could offer cut rates to providers and care-givers. I just paid 285.00 for one night at the beach with the kids and that is just for the room, not food too. It'd be great to offer a place at the beach for disabled, sick and elderly or their caregviers; without being robbed ... FEED Back .. appresicated. And Glenda, I'd love to know more about grants. I'd love to purchase this home and the one at the beach with grants. Just don't know too much about them or how to get them.
Suzy, get them here, I am working on my end, Chuck is doing so great,... I will call you,... I will have a phone after Friday... I wish to have all of us together, and setup as we were talking about... Bonnie, it's great what we were working on, and I would be joining down the road, or as soon as I can get Chuck working with me, but see myself with Chuck until he, get's tired of me, laugh
He wants to be around family also, and it would be good for him, I love his laugh. He'd be great with what we wish to do, and would give him a purpose, but first building up his body.
Before you know it, the next step, and he is interested in what I have talked to all of you about, and wants to join in.........
Thanks every one for your input. There is so much to consider and starting life all over again is so scary. I wish I had more of you in my Suzy.
You are absolutly right, if you are going to do what we have talked about, you have to be where the people are. Florence is a small community that we think would be great to be a part of and to get envolved. I love the idea of neighbors knowing eachother. And being close to the ocean would be wonderful, as long as you have opportunities to enjoy it.
I really enjoyed going there with you.
We are really close to the two neighbors we have and they think we are nuts to give up a paid for house. They think we would be making a step back. I said it depends on where you priorities are.
We are blessed to have the greatest neighbors ever and we talk almost every day and do things together plus attend the same biker church. That is hard to find. But so are jobs and the jobs we are looking at will just get us by.
We will continue to pray and not jump to any rash decisions. I think when it is right is will all fall into place. If we can't sell then we just have to know this is where God wants us. As long as I have my best friend and my animals thing will be good.
Love Ya All and thanks
It is beautiful there all, and I so enjoyed the creek and not looking into someone's windows, while I was there.... I look forward to seeing Bonnie and Rick, and the people in the area, are so special, I felt a closeness there with the people I found hard in Portland, they have wonderful heart's family. I can hardly wait to visit and see what God has planned working things out with Bonnie and Rick,(sorry Rick, I put Bonnie's name first, she is my sister, laugh, though your special to me also,.... and I know we share so much of the love of our work,.... God will lead.
Went in and saw Chucks Dr., with him, goes for blood work in the morning, then see's the Dr. again... He is bouncing back, like you would not believe.
Love Lili
I don't know just what you want but we still need bus drivers here for school. If I understood it right, they lost two this summer. I don't know just what all you are talking about with Suzy and Glenda either but if it is in connection with her medical house they could be used anywhere. I know there is a big need here for one. Just no really good house for one. But a lot of people don't want to have to go 30 minutes to a hospital. But the people live so far away from one most of their lives any way so are used to it and would like to stay close to the area that they spent most of their lives. Have to admit I like the idea of one by the coast for people (like Ben) who would like to spend a few days there without paying an arm or leg to fill their last wishes or hopes, to reconnect and adjust to the knowledge their time may be short.
I still may do that with the house here as it is in a beautiful place in the valley. I have one of those grant disks to apply for them and really need to put in for some and check out what is required to be licensed. I have good connections with the Hospice here and they really want me to work for them. I think it is a shame that the families here dump their relatives in the Nursing Home in Fall River even tho it is right next to the hospital. They are so overworked that the patients really don't get the attention they deserve.
I think I have wandered. I don't know, I am so tired. Just got off work covering for a gal so she could have 5 days off around the 4th off. She is going to cover for me when I leave for the reunion.
Anyway my two bits, go for the coast area.
Love Illa
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