Yesterday, I burnt my bridges with MEI up in Seattle. I had a discussion with our new boss, Jim Sheldon at ATS Oregon. He convinced me that changes to the company were going to take place rapidly, there is a place for me in Oregon, in Tucson, or even in Mexico, and that we could find me a great career path. He is a dynamic guy and I believed him. In addition, he is making some adjustments to my compensation the will lessen the pain of not having taken the position MEI offered.

Lorena really did not want to go. She loves her house and the neighborhood and she was not looking forward to selling the house, packing, and moving. We are just getting the house in shape so that it is a comfortable place to live. Add that to the fact that we would have had to double our mortgage and it takes a lot of the pain out of staying in Albany. At our bible study last night, everyone gave us hugs when we told them we are staying. Kelly is going to stay overnight with Skyler tomorrow night. Homeschooling is harder in Washington than Oregon. There are lots of reasons for staying.

I taught Lorena, Kelly, and Christian how to eat with chopsticks while we were sitting at the Washington Square Mall this weekend. It was great! Here is a picture of Christian using chopsticks to eat Top Ramen and a picture of Kelly with our little kitty, Kiwi.


Christian eating with chopsticks for the very second time


Kelly and Kiwi

Comment from Dave & Gladys

We are SO happy that you are staying here. Wonderful pictures of the kids. They are really growing up fast. Enjoy every moment!

Now I can keep bugging you about computer issues!
Lucky you!!!

We just got home from 4 or 5 days at Pacific City in the motor home with Bob’s kids. It was a lot of fun. Especially for me!

Come see us anytime.

Love ya all,
Dave & Glad