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It seems that we are always in the midst of working towards. . . . getting ready for . . . . looking forward to . . . . My husband and I have been married for over 23 years now. We used to be preparing our children for their future, looking forward to their independence and seeing where life takes them, in the recent past,

we were both responsible for our elderly mothers and their well-being and care. And now the focus is inward. We are preparing for retirement, getting ready for coupledom, looking forward to rest, time together, the rewards of our years of working and preparing. It is a weird time, one that you question, look back and wonder. We are not complaining because we realize that we are the lucky ones. Every month, with this economy, we are lucky to have survived and are squeaking by - by past standards, I guess. We have a beautiful home, nearly paid for, an on-going business that may not produce as much as in the past, but it is keeping us clothed, fed and warm. Our children are all doing well in their own lives and are happy. Now, it's about us. Things no longer have value or importance. It's experiences that warm us and keep us focused. We look forward to time with friends, children, grandchild, and co-workers. And, now to nurture ourselves - our little home on wheels. The Airstream. It really is a cozy nest that we look forward to pulling to destinations, whether close or far, so that we can just be.
In September we will take 10 days to explore Southern Oregon. We studied and found so much to see and do - so we made a conscious decision to just enjoy. We will go to Ashland and see a play and eat a gourmet Oregonian dinner. We will explore historical spots, take time to fish, walk trails and see waterfalls, covered bridges and craggy coasts. What we really look forward to is just being. 3 hour meals, cozy nights in front of a fire, following a winding road together, holding hands. Life is good.