Life Goes on -- Day by Day

Dogs holding planning meetings

This week marks the nine month anniversary of when our lives changed so dramatically in early May of 2018, first with Lunel's seizure and coma incident followed closely by our home burning to the ground, and days later being covered by lava.  AND, life goes on, day by day.

Sometimes our days feel like they are full of simple, small things.  Maybe that's just as well since we are both still getting our bearings in our new home and neighborhood -- and recovering from 2018.

.... while Phil puts up temporary dog fence

So the small things include getting a fence set up for our beloved Corgyn -- Poko, Tudor and I'Lani who seem to feel that their contribution to all the tasks at hand can be managed from one of their favorite spots -- the king sized bed!! (Just call us at mealtime.)

REAL "Executive Time"

Since we have lived in four (FOUR) places during this event, just imagine if you can, trying to go through the list of utilities, suppliers, doctors, subscriptions, banks, AAA, AARP, Medicare, and other services that need to have address changes  for the 3rd time.  Or, worse yet, since included in our complete home loss were the many passwords we had to use for everyday things like -- anything ordered on line, Apple, Google, email, automatic payments to insurance, etc. As we all know,  PASSWORDS are needed to do anything these days This has been a task that has given Lunel a major headache.

Some of the birds

We do take time for fun -- trips to the beach, watching the birds which include: several kinds of house finches, cardinals, saffron finch, 'Io (Hawaiian Hawk),  Kalij pheasant, manikins, Apapane, Myna, doves.

We are also learning about the variety kine fruits and veggies  that grow well here at 3500 feet elevation in the town of Volcano,  like one of Phil's favorites - Rhubarb!!

Great greens and rhubarb

Handsome Kalij Pheasants

It took over two years to create the lovely accommodations we had in Leilani Estates, including a big wood working shop for Phil, carport, ohana/rental, and most especially our gorgeous lanai -- complete with hot-tub. We are now creating plans for some of these features, knowing it will take time.

Rhubarb Pie for Phil

In our most recent temporary home (a 6-acre ranch with appropriate farm animals) Phil had a wood working "spot" beneath a 5000 gallon redwood water tank, but we are currently enclosing our existing carport to accommodate his projects, so he can continue providing pieces to his galleries.

Yes, life goes on -- day by day and so do we, thankful every day for all the blessings, love and support we have received.