Scattering Sunlight

My sister said that she would like if I’d do a bit more writing in my posts and I decided to try it this time. I’m not in any way an author so maybe this will improve my work. Here we go: )

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our backyard

Behind our house is a little grove of pine trees that is great for picnics and walking.

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going on walks

I’ve been trying to walk three miles every day & I love the scenery around here.

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boat ride down the Willamette

The staff went to Portland for a Saturday and we took a ride down the beautiful river- I’ll do a post about it later.

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snow beside the road

On the way home from Madras we stopped beside the road much to my delight ; )

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cheesecake at the staff meeting

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Starbucks : )

We served hot dogs and sang outside of a homeless shelter and on the way home we got some warm drinks.

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picnic in the backyard

One foggy day when mom was gone I packed a little picnic & spent a few hours journaling & reading.

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visiting Michelle in Madras

Grant and I drove over for volleyball one night and the next day I sat with the girls in the car while Michelle shopped.

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ice & frost

My first time trespassing 🤫🫣 they all said it was ok so I went and I guess it was worth it to see all the interesting ice.

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another new coffee shop

Michelle and the girls were here for a day so we checked out this cute little spot.

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cute bakery in Stayton

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Seven hours in PDX

Portland is nearly two hours from the base & to save someone an extra trip, I rode along early with a group that was leaving. It actually didn’t feel that long; I got coffee and breakfast, relaxed for a while, and studied my anatomy course for Physical Therapy. (Oh and I guess two more new coffee shops 🤭)

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weekend Bible school

I was blessed to be able to attend Youth Bible school in Missouri last weekend. It was a really inspiring experience and so great to see my cousins again.

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açaí in KC

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sunshiny afternoon

The weather this month has been unusually sunny for this area. So before it changed back to being wet, I had a little picnic & painted some watercolor cards.

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surprise!!

Last night we were expecting Gina and her daughters and I was in the kitchen talking. I look up and there was Deborah!! I was super shocked and screamed a bit but it was wonderful. She was down in California for Orange harvest and it seemed wrong that I wouldn’t see her, but she extended her stay and came with Gina : ) thanks 😍🤗

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Comment below if you like some of the added information or if you prefer just photos with little captions.

Thank you,

•charlotte alayna faith•