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Catching up! A lot has transpired in a short amount of time! After packing, moving, unpacking, setting up new accounts, their seems to be some semblance of order again. Four weeks ago today United Van Lines pulled up to 101 Meadowview. Three days later we arrived at our temporary home in Candlewood Suites, on Polaris Parkway in Columbus, OH. Twenty days ago Rosie and I closed on our new home at 2818 Big Sur Drive in Lewis Center. Two days later we took possession of our home and celebrated by running a 5K in Delaware OH. 15 days ago four great guys from Andrews Moving & Storage brought us our worldly possessions. During the past two weeks we have opened numerous boxes, met most of our neighbors, purchased some new furniture, decorated for Halloween, had visitors, taken a trip to Alum Creek State Park (briefly), attended our churches, familiarized ourselves with our new home and surroundings and have visited a new state . . . of exhaustion! Seriously, we can thank God for a smooth transition with very few bumps in the road.

Race to possession . . . . After a busy conclusion to the week, Rose Anne and I elected to "kick it up a notch" by participating in the 5K Pumpkin Run at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware at 8:30 AM. We both had great races in good weather conditions; Rosie finishing at 36:40 and I completed the 3.1 miler in 29:07. Following the race we went by our new home, met our neighbors on both sides, and began bringing a few items in the house. It was another busy day which kept us away from watching the Irish . . who evidently had a "barn-burner", winning in overtime. Tomorrow will begin with church for both of us with Rose Anne attending Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Powell and I will attend St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville. After church, breakfast out, then take Maddie to the new home for a while. Movers arrive on Monday along with the cable company, and Sears!

Happy Birthday, Rosie! . . . . . I couldn't locate a box big enough for her Birthday present . . . because . . . IT'S OFFICIAL! We are new home owners as of 4:15PM this afternoon! (Refer to September 11 posting for pictures of the new home)

Getting closer . . . . to being in our new home! It appears we will definitely close on Wednesday; take possession on Friday; and movers will bring our possessions next Monday . . . provided everything keeps falling in place! After a hectic weekend I had a calming revelation at Mass today . . . . "Be still and listen to My voice"!

Sunday AM, 9-27-09 . . . . We have settled in @ Candlewood Suites in the Polaris Center to the sound of continuous rain! Rose Anne has headed back to Tipton to return the Van; get her temporary company vehicle, pick up her monitors at the office and return. Saturday was a day of shopping and exploring. We checked out the "Great Indoors", purchased new washer, dryer, and grill @ Sears, and went to Mass at St. Mary's in Delaware, OH. St. Mary's is similar to St. John's, Tipton. Father announced a coffee on September 29th for non-Catholics wanted to know more about the Catholic faith. Rosie and I looked at each other and smiled!

Maddie is not sure what to think; plus there appears to be a German Shepherd convention at the residence! We're still planning to close on our new home Wednesday and take possession on Friday! The Irish pulled another one out last night!

Ah . . . the Sun is shining! . . . . Today is a Gift!