This is where we will be living next year, well, just east of the national forest. The park is located in the north western most point of Washington, but the climate is fairly mild due to the rain fall. We are very excited to say the least. Katya hopes to see her first whale and sea otter while there. I know what you are thinking, those poor dears, but we will find some way to manage, not to fear. BTW Scott's back is doing very well, he is about at 80% or so, running is still a strange thing for him and his activities are limited, but he has his 3 month check up on Nov 4th, then he will start his physical therapy. Rebekah is still enjoying her job, both as nurse and mother. She is putting together the Christmas program for church, and it is coming along very nicely. Katya, we have a determined, is a monk-fish (part fish, part monkey, all crazy) as she will dive for any water she sees, will climb up anything, and has a particular liking for bananas. We are happy, all is well.

Happy Halloween!
This is our maiden blog, we are so proud in a humble way. For those of you who don't yet, we will be moving to the Puget sound area of Washington state (near Seattle) next September. Scott is thrilled as we will be so close to at least 4 major national parks with huge mountains even in the eyes of thinly oxygenated westerners, not just the humid eyes of the southeast. Rebekah is pleased with the location as well. The naval hospital there holds promising experiences as a nurse, according to Rebekah's Aunt and Uncle who lived there some three years ago. Katya is thrilled at the chance of seeing her first whale and sea otter close up. Our thoughts are with the Pridays more than usual.

July 2004 Reunion
A patriarch in a time where so much is wrong with families and hope was thought to belong only to dreamers and the naive. A light to all who knew him and example to all who saw him. A smile full of love and a twinkle in his eye. A witty anecdote ready when needed most, or a treat for a scratched knee to heal the tears. He spoke with authority and assurity of truth, uttered no falsehoods nor contemptions. Offerred advice only when asked for, or when in great need, listened to all with a patient ear. Played music as a prayer and celebration, sang wih all his vigor. Worked with all his might all day and all night with an attitude that inspires. An amazing son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather: Grandpa Priday