Reflecting

Well, it's been a year since we pulled Chaitanya into Shilshole marina in Seattle- the terminus of our sailing adventure, and perhaps more significantly, the beginning of our family vocational Oregon life. There have been a lot of ups and downs over the past year. First was the speedy sale of Chaitanya to a great family in Seattle. Next came transitioning to Florence- our new hometown (Ian's lifelong hometown). Finding a suitable space in which to open my "Cafe of Life" Chiropractic office was a test of patience. I (Ian) have a hard time relaxing and trusting the Universe to provide what we need, even though it always has. After a two month intensive remodel, we opened Cafe of Life at Florence on December 1, last year. Practice has been a constant lesson in trusting. Trusting myself, my skills, people's desire to heal, and the Universe. I have a way to go in that lesson, but I certainly appreciate this experience for what it offers me in my own evolution. I reflect on our year of traveling by sail on dear old Chaitanya and it always brings me a sense of peace. Although the trip itself was a rollercoaster of activity and emotion, I see so many challenges that were overcome, so much skill and sound decision making. So many qualities came through Heidi and Me on that trip that we may have never been able to recognize in ourselves (although we have always recognized them in eachother!)

So we are coming up on the end of a year in a house we rented that is literally right on the beach here on the Central Oregon Coast. We are looking for a new rental that will fit our new budget- "Homeowners by 2009". We are paring our budget as the practice is yielding greater abundance for us, channeling the surplus to paying debt and saving for a down payment on a home. It is exciting.

Jonah and Gabriella are healthy and certainly growing. They bicker a lot, but they also share some pretty cute (and quiet) moments. Jonah is becoming a master fisherman and Gabriella has a growing collection of baby dolls and ponies. I am working on my kite skills and Heidi is keeping a weather eye on the real estate prospects in anticipation of our move.

If anyone reads this, we hope it finds you in good health. Our email address has not changed, but if you have lost it, it is www. (the word sail, then chaitanya with no space) @ gmail.com