The Earth Moved

And I didn't notice

So.. there was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake here. Closer to Larry at Pendleton than where I was at the refugee clinic. And the house was somewhere in between.

We're all fine (in case you were wondering) and to be honest, I was probably too far away to notice or think it was anything more that a big truck rumbling by. And I'm pretty desensitized to the earth moving after having the Marines blow stuff up in our backyard for over a month now. (the land mines they blow up DO simulate earthquakes pretty good- minor earthquakes) Unsettling at first, but now it's comforting to have the rhythmic thuds to lull me to sleep.

And it was day 2 at the job. I got hung up in traffic (a fire) and was 20 minutes late. And still beat NPIC there to the clinic. There were 2 other ladies there to work who are genuinely cool people- who believe in working with this population for various reasons and both Christians who feel God wants them there. (thank you all for praying for that confirmation)

So.. with no NPIC there (not like it would have made a difference, anyway) I could organize as I saw fit as could the other 2 and things are looking up. (and I have deep suspicion that NPIC will not be with the clinic all that much longer)

Still really really busy. And chaotic, but less so. The demand for translators is pretty intense. And one of the ladies there speaks 3 languages AND english. HOW does one even DO that? I'm struggling with learning 1 other language. She's amazing in more ways than that, but I am in awe.

So.. It was a full long day. I am beat.

And on to other stuff- I have a business address now, so that is taken care of, I just have to finish the paper work and go and take care of the rest of that.. and register the cars on base since it's been more than 7 days on our 7 day temporary passes. (Fun fun fun.) And the kids want to go wait in line so we can be together. I see celebratory ice cream cones for that wait in our future. (mexican ice cream is really good and they have super cool flavors like coconut, watermelon-chili, guava, cucumber, bubblegum, and a bunch of stuff I don't know what it is.. )

And if you notice "a"'s missing- the laptop took a bad tumble and the "a" button now has bad arthritis and no longer likes working the first time I push it- gonna go see if I can find the warranty information on it. (who in their right mind will warranty a lap top with 4 kids and a clumsy mom who has a tendency to spill coffee and almost always is drinking coffee on it in the am?)