Tonight we're putting an ad in craigslist to sell Marie's second hand car. I'm giving her the keys to the Vista Cruiser and I'm going to ride my bike or take the train to work. Saturday afternoon we're going apartment hunting, in hopes of ending our separation and beginning again together.
Marie's car, 1998 Plymouth Neon with clean tags and decent brakes and an oil leak, should bring in about $1200, enough to finance our move and buy a Tri Met pass. If things go well we hope to find a modest two bedroom apartment in Beaverton, near her daughter Austin's school. We'll have to get a little lucky to have everything work out, but it's time we had a little good fortune.
It's a big step, but I think we're ready. It's time to end the separation and begin the real work of healing and building a life together. In the world we will all find trouble, and sometimes these days the trouble seems overwhelming. No matter what happens, it is much better to have someone close to you, something to believe in, and something to work for. And I wish the same for all of you.
Dale, I am not sure if we find trouble. Perhaps, it finds us. I believe the true character of an individual is both on display, and developed by how they respond to the trouble that comes their way.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can find something, I wish you well and will keep praying!
ReplyDeleteNot even one word somewhere on your blog about the Beavers big win!
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ReplyDeleteDon't worry he is just in denial that our Beavs stomped USC something his Duckies can't do. He will eventually get over it and give them the post they deserve or we will all just badger him until he does it. Bring on the Civil War, you wouldn't want it to be 4 years in a row would you Dad.......
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Steph, I think you are right your Dad is in denial!
ReplyDeleteDale, I was in Beaveton today for a few hours and I was thinking of you, I hope your apartment hunting went well!