Our Deck.

We've wanted to add a deck to our new

house since we've moved in. And just

this week, these incredible guys were

able to install a sweet smelling and

very spacious cedar structure for us.

It's a few steps down from our back

porch and will give us expanded space

for lounging, conversing or dining.

Or all three! Today we set up our old

seating but we are on the hunt and

saving for a new set. Can't find just

what we want but we know it's out

there somewhere. I'm sure once we

have just it all saved up, we'll find it.

Finally ....

I have worked for the only free~standing,

community~based hospice for the last 14

years and in that time, the dream to move

it from just programs to an actual residential

hospice has been a constant discussion. Hopes

and dreams are now coming true. Our vintage

building will come down and a new hospice

will be built in it's place. New and functional.

Working systems and more program space.

But the most important feature will of course

be the residential suites for those living their

last days to be cared for compassionately

and with dignity. Outside of the founders,

I'm probably the most excited as I've waited

for so long. Staff have come and gone and

often left as they didn't see this day ever

happening. But here we are, poring over the

blueprints and adding our thoughts to the 

process. I thought I was going to burst in to

tears when I pulled up and finally saw our sign.