Rapid City!

Well it's been a few days since I last posted...no Internet yet. But today I'm at work and can get online! So here's an update:

Day 3...traveled from Spokane to Rapid City. Left about 7am and made it to my new home around 11:30pm. The drive was mostly okay, until the last 50 miles or so...super rainy and so much fog I couldn't see anything! Happy to have made it safe and sound!

My house...Cute...but a little rough around the edges. It's an older home and there are a few things that need some tlc...walls need painting, caulking in bathroom, new carpet (or laminate?)...so will be talking to the landlord about all of that. I like it though and I think it'll be just fine for now once those things are addressed.

Rapid City...we are finding our way around okay...thank goodness for gps on my smart phone! It's more of a city feel than Bend for sure, including beautiful city lights at night. Not sure if I'll be able to see the stars...it's been cloudy every night, but I hope I can!

Zion...is FABULOUS! The people are wonderful and welcoming. I love my office and the church/school set up. Really like the Pastor. So excited God called me here! And it's only a 5 minute drive to work...with Starbucks right on the way there and Safeway on the way home. Perfect!

Mom...is doing well and is a HUGE help in the unpacking/organizing/cleaning. Thanks Mom! :) She flies home Thursday evening and then I'll be on my own. I have lots of projects to keep her busy between now and then though, so she won't get bored. ;)

Pets...Oreyo is doing great! He's so chill, I should have known he'd adjust just fine. He has a decent backyard to play in, and we'll explore it more once it's mowed...it's kind of a jungle right now. Sam is very happy to be out of her kennel and is finally mellowing out. It took her a few days, but I think she'll be just fine. We've instituted a "no animals in the bedroom" policy, which is going GREAT for me...and just confuses the furry ones..and maybe saddens them a bit...but I LOVE it!

That's all to report for now. I should be ready to house visitors in another couple weeks, so plan your vacation to the beautiful Black Hills soon! :)

Love & Peace!!