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Jane Wells's avatar

What a journey. I’m so glad you’ve been able to listen to that still, small voice.

Zach Valladon's avatar

I think that, as along as you have the opportunity to feel a part of even a small town/community, you won’t really miss the big city energy. There is give and take, but it’s a worthy change to make for a new pace of life.

Congrats to your family, Mark, on all fronts. I’m over the moon for you!

Mike Brown's avatar

We move to Bend this year 👏

Mark Storer's avatar

What a great place! We'll be (sorta) neighbors!

Trish Valenteen's avatar

Beautiful! Congrats and good luck with everything! I don’t know how to say what I want to say, without using clichés, so forgive the hackneyed phrases, but I’ve learned in my 60 years that everything does happen for a reason, even if it seems that every day is a beatdown. Getting through that hopefully brings you a knowledge of your own strength, if nothing else.

Mark Storer's avatar

I needed to hear (read) that. Absolutely true. Thanks, Trish. I appreciate it-.

ethan's avatar

Good luck to you and your family with the move!! I hope all goes well for you all and congratulations to Shannon on her graduation!