in transition

to answer your question more fully Carl, my life is definitely in transition again right now. i am working at portland international airport and i really like my job. it's definitely not what i want to do for the rest of my life, but for now, it's perfect. my co-workers are really good, fun people.

an old friend of mine just started taking me through a process called "focused living." all i can see of my life right now is pieces and this process will hopefully help me see the whole puzzle and how everything connects. hopefully, it will draw things out from my past and present that will help me pursue a meaningful path in the future. so please be praying for me you guys as i walk through this over the next month.

these are three opportunities that my heart is drawn to and i am considering:
- new orleans, louisiana
- prague, czech republic
- glasgow, scotland

i love you all and i miss you!

this was the greenhouse

from top to bottom: Sean & Betsy (married) - Tim & Jeannie (just married 28 october) - Charlie - Matt & Laura (married) - Gladdy & Scotty (on their way to being married)

the greenhouse started out as Sean & Betsy - Jeannie - and myself. then Charlie came along. followed by Matt & Laura. and finally Scotty.

due to various reasons the greenhouse is no more.

it was a chapter full of tears, laughter, pain, joy, darkness, beauty, light.

i love these people.

please click on their pictures to learn more about them.

Hey all! My dad is out of the hospital but they still haven't found what's wrong. If you think about my parents, I'd still appreciate your prayers!
Thanks y'all!! :)
Love,
Dori

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downtown 01 

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Tine, these are the one way streets i was talking about

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home boy

quick prayer request

Hey everyone!
My dad is in the hospital for tests. He went in for heart related symptoms but they haven't figured out what is happening. If you would, please pray for him and for my mom. I'll write an update when I know more. Thanks!!
Love y'all!
Dori

life in oregon

hey Carl - thanks again for the updates. as i said before, i love the pictures and the posts. i will fill you in on life soon, but for now i wanted to post a few pics of where i live and the places in portland that i go often. more to come soon. you guys have to forgive me, i haven't taken pictures in years, so sorry these photos are really really ridiculously awful.

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