Oh Leaf ~ Aloha,
So sorry to hear of this continuing drama. You surely should not have to be dealing with this. (none of us should have to be dealing with the “ghetto” stuff of our DCs) ~ Firstly, it’s so good to hear from you again. And you sound a bit like getting back to your old self.
I can surely picture hubs’ service in a mind trip. I was that side a couple weeks ago ~ the long stretches of ocean and surf so crystal, bright and gorgeous. How wonderful to send off hubs’ ashes into the forever constant and ever changing tides and depths and currents … I know the event and remembrance brings some closure and peace for you. Bless.
Kudos for you taking a strong stand with Tornado, firm that she cannot stay with you. Is she serious about the Oregon possibility? or is it a "fly by night" whim? In fact, it may do Tornado well to leave the island, if she really is seeing the light to leave Volcano, and would be committed to give it a try for a long enough time. Why Oregon? Does she know someone there? Then again, it could be “iffy” … I’ve seen others take off for mainland “attempts” (LV, Cali … ) only to come home within the year, back to the “same ole” again. Has she been to mainland before? … so different there and in the Northwest very gray days - no sun for months – cold.
Right on, TIta. Ikaika. Onipa’a! You know we are with you and understand. Sending thoughts and prayers ~ just a rainbow away…. Take care ~ Kalahou