Arukas Take One

So. Kali and Mark are still driving - 

their third day in the U-Haul truck.

Currently they are are somewhere in Oklahoma,

and yes, I do want to start singing the stage song

O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A every time I say that.

I have been trying to draw,

not always easy for me to do when I'm sad.

I got to spend most of yesterday with

Jason, Bobbie, and the Frankles

and that was a huge help to me.

Last night I gave my first try to this tangle

called Arukas. What fun!

I'm happy with the end results for my initial try.

Yesterday, Kali texted me this shot of Sable -

being all cute and stuff. 

This is the longest car ride she's ever been on!

Looks like Sable travels well!

The plan is to arrive late afternoon.

We have truck unloaders scheduled at 5:00.

And Kali starts her new wonderful job

at 5:00 AM tomorrow.

Hopefully she will be able to wake up and 

get there on time. 

(I am seeing now that the video doesn't open,

and you don't get to see how cute Sable is.

Sorry. I am going to leave it here anyway.

Cause it's my blog and I can. :) )

Colorado Bound and Tears

 Posts have been irregular lately.

We moved Kali back home after she completed

culinary/pastry arts education in Maryland.

Last week she accepted a job in Colorado - 

as a Pastry Chef!

An excellent opportunity for her - 

just far away from home.

Last night we emptied out her storage unit

and loaded up the U-Haul.

Finished up this morning with a few last minute things

from the house. 

 I did mention she was moving to Colorado,

didn't I?

The day she gets there - the high is supposed to be in the 20's.

So, cute little fluffy hats are in order.

And here is my Kali-girl and her pom-pom Sable sitting in the U-Haul, patiently waiting for food.
Seriously, I am so proud of Kali for reaching out and grabbing her dreams! So many of us never do that because of fear, or finances, or any of a host of other reasons. I am so thankful that we were able to help her reach her goal,  and that she was able to excel and be successful.
Now. Back to drawing. Probably lots of blurred lines today. It's hard to get the tears to stop.

Praying You Through This Storm!

A wonderful video put together by my friend Kaylin. She lives in Colorado Springs where the wildfires - the fire storms - are bringing danger and disaster. Yet, through it all God can still be praised. As Kaylin puts it - God is for me. Yes, Kaylin, He is. We continue to pray for you from here in Florida. I love you, sweetie! Praying you through this storm!

Prayers for Colorado

Many of our speech/debate/communications families live in Colorado Springs - in the area of the fires. They are pictured in this photo. We are concerned that one of the families may have already lost their home, others have been evacuated and are awaiting news. Please lift a prayer for these people we love so much! For their safety, for their homes, for their jobs, for calm and peace. Please pray for the firefighters, for wisdom and equipment and abundant supplies of water. Pray for rain, no wind, stamina, strength, and success. Thank you - we are drying out here in Florida from our floods. Our focus is now on our friends and family in Colorado.


(I made this collage to be my cover photo on Facebook. That would explain the open space towards the left bottom - room for my profile pic.)