A sad weekend

It was a sad weekend for East Oakland.  Read more...

Pray for Shalom.

10 Things I love about Oakland

Sun and warmth

Striking diversity

Friendly neighbors

Live Gospel choir practicing next door

A backyard full of dirt and eventually vegetables and flowers

Quality basketball pick up games whenever I want them

The police helicopters overhead entertain the kids

Our friends Damon and Alice have a house in our backyard

Watching fireworks after an A's game

Craig and Lora's pool (I haven't visited it since we moved, but just the thought of using it makes me happy)

The feeling that this is where we are supposed to be...it's home

A new day

I've decided to actually start posting on this blog again.  Life feels fresh and new.  Our long awaited move to East Oakland took place on Saturday, aided by wonderful friends from near and far who cleaned, packed, bought more boxes, bought food, drove the UHaul and even took down the Direct TV boxes from our new house.  I was reminded how blessed we are to have a multitude of friends and family who care about us.  My parents watched the kiddos for a long weekend while we worked on the move.  Since the move my father in-law (since called a rock star by some friends) has been rebuilding and repairing all sorts of things around both houses.  We are sharing a duplex with our dear friends Damon and Alice Snyder.  Our house is in the front and their house is in the back, with a yard in between.  I'll post pictures later.  

I'm realizing I'll have no problem coming up with things to write about.  My mind is swirling with thoughts about Oakland and the people we have met in the last few days.  This morning I woke up to the sounds of Dr. Dre blaring from the apartment complex next door.  I would have thought that was so cool when I was 15, but it was  not so cool this morning.  I suppose it has something to do with the fact that I'm now twice the age of 15 and I have two kids and I'm tired. 

Stay tuned for pictures of our new place.  Peace