LAZY SUNDAY

I was so exhausted last night that I was in bed before 9 PM (the fur-babies had kept me up most of the night, before); Holland stayed up for a bit with the fur-babies. There was train traffic off-and-on throughout the night and morning hours, but it wasn't disruptive. It was actually kinda soothing ;-)

Because I went to bed so early, I was wide awake by 5 A.M. So, I carefully got up so I wouldn't wake Holland - he needs the sleep.

I drank a couple cups of coffee, spent time with Elohim, ran the pups out two or three times, and surfed the internet while Holland's body rested.

After Holland got up … I went back to bed for a bit.

I think this may become a routine. The pups need to relieve themselves in the early morning hours - and once Holland's up, he's up: he needs more sleep than he's been getting. I don't mind getting up with the pups and letting my husband sleep, and then going back to bed for a hour or so - Holland needs at least 2 hours to fully wake up anyway - and he doesn't like a whole lot of activity or chit-chat while he's clearing the cobwebs. This routine will work for everyone ;-)

When I woke up again and rejoined husband and pups, Holland said, "Why don't we just be lazy today; it's Sunday, and we're retired. Let's take a lazy day break. We'll take the dogs down to the river … how about we leave the kennels at home and let them ride in the back cab?" Then seeing my eyes widen: I was thinking that Sonny is not trustworthy yet; Holland said, "You have to let them grow up, Baby. Trust me - they'll be okay." I finally relented, but I insisted we take two beach towels to spread on the cab floor, {just in case}.

And both pups were very good on the way to the river … and on the way back home :-)

The boys were in the back - kenneless - and they were trustworthy: NO messes.

Sonny will be the easy-going one; Bleu is more cautious and territorial.

4-wheeling at Camelot Shore, along the Cowlitz River.

When we got back home, there were two FB posts for me - I'm going to make time to see these friends before we head South ;-)

Ramona's post.

Chrystal's Post; I'll collect the books & visit tomorrow morning.

And … I cooked my first Supper meal on the RV stove. 'What's the big deal', you may be asking yourself. Well - Holland has been doing most of the cooking since we got married five months ago (1) because he likes to cook (2) he likes to BBQ/grill (3) he likes to spoil me. But tonight, I pulled the Wife Card out and waved it around saying, "Just relax. Be lazy this Sunday, and let me spoil you for a change."

I also filled some reusable coffee filter cups: Holland likes the strong stuff. I like flavored coffees ;-)

We were feeling the unhurried newly married vibe. The whole day was a relaxing, peaceful, advertisement of domesticity :-)

Cooking for the first time on this gas stove … Holland normally BBQ's with the smoker-grill.

We are trying one of the Patriot Food packages to see if they are worth the money spent on them; this meal smells good. It was okay - it will do. Next time we will eat only half a package, and I'll add cooked hamburger bits to it.

Filling the reusable coffee filters for the K-Cup Coffee Maker.

Ready for Holland's morning coffee …

Bedtime shattered the peaceful atmosphere.

I had a severe asthma attack a few minutes ago; I seriously thought Holland would watch me suffocate to death on mucus (this is not a pretty sight to see - an asthma attack gives you a swollen face, uncontrollable tears as your body fights to stay alive, strain marks on face & neck from struggling to inhale, a sore throat from the coughing fit WHILE struggling to breath, and eyes that transmit a realization that you are dying).

Holland knew just what to do: he started praying for me; found an inhaler, and made me a strong cup of coffee. I have not had an attack in a looooong time, and I was surprised at this one showing up.

My bridegroom wants me to keep inhalers at hand at all times, now: he pulled his Husband Card out and gently waved it around, saying, "I am your Husband - you promised, of your own free will - to obey me. Obey me in this. I love you, and as much as you want to go Home … you are not going to die on me." He does not want me to be lazy with my attitude about asthma, anymore. So, I guess besides carrying an inhaler in my purse, there will be one in the bedroom/both bathrooms/livingroom/and truck - I do have enough inhalers to do as he says.

BUT … I still trust Elohim (not an inhaler) to keep me alive until He calls me Home beyond the clouds. An inhaler is worthless when I cannot draw air IN. It is Elohim's compassion towards us that opened my throat and lungs to inhale. Someday it will be time to go Home, and that will not happen; and I need Holland to understand that - and be okay with that. To have overwhelming peace when that day arrives.

I love my husband.

I love being married to my best friend.

I love this Chapter of my New Life.

But my ultimate Goal is to get Home: I'd just rather not know my body is dying. I rather Holland not watch my body die.

BACK TO WASHINGTON

We are still waiting on Holland's teeth.

And today is moving day; we spent a month at RV outdoors & Cabins RV Park in Clatskanie … and won't be going back. The location was nice, the park hosts were not - they want the $$$$, but they clearly do not want the people or pets that come along with the moolah. If we had known this, we would not have paid for a month's stay, in advance: but hindsight is clearer that foresight.

And I really can't complain too much because living in Clatskanie for a month was actually an answer to prayer … I like Clatskanie, and at one pointed wanted to live there (Bob did not); Elohim answered that prayer of mine, so long ago, by putting Holland and this RV in my life - and arranging for me to live in Clatskanie for a month.

I am thankful for the opportunity Elohim gave me - and for the experience of enjoying the farm atmosphere, even if the Park hosts soured the experience with their self-centered nonsense. Perhaps they will loosen up and allow people in the future to actually enjoy their piece of property, but I know we will not be going back.

Anyway.

Today we moved from Clatskanie-Oregon to Castle Rock-WA. We had booked a week's stay (beginning with our arrival this afternoon), Wednesday afternoon. We were looking forward to the new location :-)

We set the alarm for an early morning hour, and got busy.

I gave the fur-babies breakfast - then, I jumped into the shower for a quick refreshing; afterwards, I started tearing the house down by moving everything down off countertops and into a safe place, while we would be in motion. The moving prep did not look pretty, but a house beautiful atmosphere was not the point - effectiveness, was ;-)

Finally, the kennels were placed in the truck back seat area, and we were ready to roll.

Peaceful breakfast.

Tearing my bathroom down, after my shower: it looks messy, but everything will be safe this way; Spider Plant secured in the sink basin, where it won't get upended.

Yesterday afternoon, Holland hung this Cargo Net to keep the things stored in the upper bunk of the Bunk Room in place; the net is camo color, of course ;-)

I stuffed the Loft area - and stacked it so nothing would fall onto the floor. When the puppies grow up and do not need constant attention, things up there will be tidied.

A place for everything & everything in it's place (TV pulled down and cushioned inside sleeping bag; nothing in the way of the pull-in.

While I was in the shower, Holland tore the kitchen down - he is a real blessing. He had even pulled things off the counter spaces, and placed them on the floor … out of the way of the kitchen & Livingroom pull-in's.

He had prepped his bathroom … and everything that would roll while in motion, was placed on the shower stall floor.

Sonny gets car-sick … but we made it to Castle Rock (and to Longview, later) without any vomit cleanup; THANK YOU, LORD!

Moving Day conversation; it was revealed that Holland & I had crossed paths many times in the decades, between meeting face-to-face.

Holland had been looking for me all those decades ago … and now, he has me. LOL

Holland weighed the 4x & RV at the CAT Scales; between Clatskanie-OR & Alston-Megler-OR. MAX wt., is 26,000/he was relieved to know we are not overweight … and now I can store more stuff in the 'basement' ;-)

The Peper 49r is still closed after the February kitchen fire.

We pulled over at Gateway Shell in Castle Rock, and got a burger for lunch.

The drive to our new locale was fun, and easy.

The dogs slept the entire trip; I read to Holland ways to keep canine car sickness at bay - he kept fresh air moving through the truck, and Sonny did not get dizzy or vomit in his kennel :-)

We liked what we saw when we arrived at our destination :-)

Toutle River RV Resort.

Check-in Office-Store-Info Center.

Train traffic - not too loud; but it is right directly behind the backend of the RV Park.

Our spot - tight, but we did fit.

Nestled among the pines, firs, and various other evergreens.

It's a very nice RV Park - and I love the pine-scented breezes that gently blew through while we were setting up.

After Holland got everything hooked up outside/our Home leveled; and I put everything inside back in place … we ran into Longview to get a few things.

Such "a guy" - no neatness, at all; LOL

We drove to Longview over Delameter Road. My guy knows me well; he grabbed me an ice-cold bottled Cola, at 4-Corners in Castle Rock. I love this handsome guy; he had a real workout today.

After we got back, I out things away - then took the boys out for a stroll to scope out the Park layout. It was h.o.t., so I strapped the paw booties on their paws, and they were okay with that ;-)

Walking the boys on hot asphalt - booties were in order. Holland ordered them weeks ago.

While we were walking about, Holland ordered a bike trailer to tuck the boys into when we go biking - they can trot alongside us until they get tired, then into the baby trailer they go while we finish out our exploring. Holland is always teasing me that I treat the dogs like babies … but he is the one that spoils them rotten :-)

We also went over the Park Papers that were handed to us when we checked in at the Office, earlier.

RV Park Sheets

Everyone was tuckered out, and in bed by 9 PM.

Worn out and ready for bed at 9 PM.

Tomorrow is going to be another 'on-the-go' day.