Good Bye, Oregon

Well, the time's come for us to leave our rainy home. Yes, I say home, because that's what it has become for us. In the past 3 and a half years we've lived in OR, we've had a lot of experiences. Some good, some bad, most of them good. I've now been away for only 2 days, and yes, I already miss it up there. There are things I won't miss, like the soaking 6 month-long rain, Oregon drivers (please, just drive the speed limit, you won't die), the astronomically high property taxes, and the fact that I can't just put my own gas in my own car. But, there are things that I will miss, like Tilamook ice cream, the beautiful trees, actual seasons, the many things for my kids to do, the strength of the Church, our wonderful ward, and most of all, our friends. To all of you who extended the hand of fellowship when we first moved in, thank you. To the friends we've made over the past few years, thank you. I never could have hoped for better friends, I will miss you all terribly.

Sorry for being so mushy, but I felt I needed to say good-bye and thank you, to all of you, for your support and your friendship. I hope it won't end.

Brad