But life has been slightly busy and complicated here for a few years while
my wife recovers slowly from a deep illness.
Anyway, we live near the edge of the SW Portland metro boundary,
near the Tualatin river. We have been and out of the metro area for
more than 35 years, arriving shortly after we were married, looking
for a quieter, more peaceful life than the place we were living.
My wife's Father was born in a fairly poor and large family in
North Carolina 100 years ago, and he lied to the Marine recruiter
about his age (16) to join up and see the world. He saw things about
the world that he refused to discuss, but his choice to join eventally
led to his being in charge of logistics at Camp Pendleton (Calif), and working
with many starry-eyed recruits who had left similarly bad situations to his.
He particularly liked working with the black guys, who he called some of
his best and most loyal workers. His old friends and family probably wouldn't
have approved of statements like that, but they were no longer his friends,
and he mostly lost touch with his family and wouldn't really say much about
them either. So new beginnings are often good and positive things, and after
a few bumps and adjustments, allow us to settle into a new and often better
life than we would have ever had available if we had just stayed where we were.
You are welcome to reach out sometime if you have questions about the area,
the neighborhoods or just need ideas about how to get something done.
We don't really go out much these days because my wife is still a little immune
compromized, but her condition continues improving nicely around 4.5 years
after two weeks in the hospital where the doctors didn't expect her survival.
We hope to be out and around a bit more by next year and possibly will do some
RV camping next year. This winter we plan to go into deep hibernation for the
long but pleasant winters this area is known for.
Best of luck to you in your new home!
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