Missoula!!!!

Well, hello!

We are, in fact, still in Missoula. We have met some very nice people, one of which told us that it would be a very strange thing for Thanksgiving to come around, and not have snow on the ground.

This is, in point of fact, a place of snow. February 2014, there was a day that got 3' (yes, feet) of snow in one night. :-D In 1996, there was a 48hr period in which it snowed 6'! That's crazy, but cool. ;)

Also, due to the shape of the valley in which Missoula rests, winter is apparently almost entirely sunless. (Another tidbit from friendly locals.)

So, what do we think, could this be our permanent home? Probably not, though 9-ski resorts in the area makes it more than tempting, for the winter activities as well as the holiday rental market. :-P

Is it on the short list? Well, technically, yes. It is the most appealing place we have visited so far (with regard to long term potential). Still, it doesn't feel quite right. We will be in this area another few days before heading on to Helena, then to Bozeman!

God is taking us on a rollercoaster, and I have definitely found myself alternately elated and stressed over the last couple of days. But He is good, all the time, and we are both excitedly looking forward to what He has next for us.

That is all for now. May your wanderings yield fruit and the strangers in your life be kind, interesting, and memorable.