It's been nearly a year since we ordered an airplane from Portland Oregon to Dallas Texas. I cannot say this year has been easy. In fact, my heart still aches to be with friends and loved ones so far away. We have met good people here in Texas. Our lives are blessed. But it doesn't make up for years of close associations and proximity to my family. The children have adjusted well and most days seem OK with being here. There are moments however when I know their little hearts are breaking and I see their grave little souls trying hard to keep on keeping on. Rendell is convinced this is a good place to be and his fellow affirmation after reaffirmation of this. I am willing to lean on his inspiration at this time. Well I am not convinced this is not where were supposed to be it's still hard sometimes.