The last week in Bend has been a whirlwind. It started with obsessive organization and packing, followed by our last few days at work and tying up last minute logistics, to a wonderful goodbye potluck at our house on Friday evening. Thanks to everyone for coming out to the potluck! We had amazing food (I ate way too much), drinks, and music complemented by great conversation with our favorite people in Bend. Over these past few weeks, it has also become very apparent how strong our support network is in Bend. Bear and Journey have offered to store ALL our stuff in their shed, Redwing and Brendon will be taking care of Smashy (my car) and Dave's computer while we are gone. Erika offered to drive us to Portland, and Forrest will be feeding us, housing us, and driving us to the airport in the early morning on the 4th. We are so appreciative to all of our friends for volunteering to help us in any way possible... we truly wouldn't be able to make this happen without your kindness.
Dave's gear...packing begins
Mel,Dave,Journey and City at our potluck
yummy!
With all these wonderful Bendites reaching out to help us, Dave and I are getting a little sad and sentimental about leaving our community. It's been almost 3 years since we both moved out to Bend to start working at Sagewalk! Whew. Who knew we would find such a wonderful family in the process. Anyway, I've gotta stop writing my sappy goodbyes or I might change my mind. I don't think our friends would let us stay anyway though:)
In other news, Dave and I decided to pull out the winter gear one last time before we leave and go for a cross country ski loop today at Swampy lakes. There was gorgeous weather and freshly fallen snow...we were happy to get out to enjoy some good old Bend recreation before leaving.
skiing at swampy lakes!
That's it for now, we've got some more last minute packing to do and some more people to hug before we leave for Portland, and then it's off to the east coast to spend some time with our respective families. We'll write more updates soon from the east coast!
-Robin
Hey you guys ... keep the posts coming. I'll be checking often!! Be well, El Cypresio
ReplyDeleteHey I'm ready for south america even if you aren't there yet!! Let the games begin! Love Sequoia
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck on your adventures.
ReplyDeleteMom and Dad