Spring! Or Not??

Truly, yesterday's snowfall (April 14th, 2009!) wasn't funny or appreciated! Fortunately I had planned to do the laundry from the grandkid's visit anyway and by the time I was ready to head out most of it was gone! Downtown Spokane didn't get any--it was special for us folk on the hill!

But that was yesterday and its to be 70 degrees for the weekend!

I've had an absolutely perfect time here. The living situation is delightful! Did I tell you the Yoders have strong connections with Africa, adopted two African kids--now wonderful adults living somewhere in Spokane, and the entire house is decorated with African art and artifacts? Tim, Christi and the kids made it over for Easter weekend and they loved the kid-friendly house! Zachary especially appreciated the drums--one for him, one for me!! And the playhouse outside was wonderful the one day it was warm and sunny. The cat, Sophie, appreciated the attention (mostly) and there were plenty of sleeping areas.

Tomorrow the chaplain for Nelson Mendela may stay in the extra bedroom where Tim and Christi slept. Apparently the Yoders host lots of guests from around the world. John is a Political Science Professor and Director of Peace Studies here at Whitworth; Janet will return from Lithuania soon where she's been teaching an English class. Pretty cool folk, huh?

Tonight, one of our Education Professors will be speaking on What Works in Autism Treatment; I'll be taking lots of notes!

I have just 3 more weeks here, then to Portland for the 10 day Science Field trip down the coast of Oregon with science Profs from Concordias in both Austin and Portland. Then up to Washington to see the Seattle families, returning on Memorial Day to pack the car and get ready for Thelma and Louise's Adventure with a Happier Ending!!!

I'm having too much fun, so write soon and remind me that I have a rich and rewarding life in Texas!