Maria and I were walking in Portland's west hills today and ended up at OHSU. We went into the hospital to use the restroom. I haven't been back since we brought Laurence home last September. I was aware of my feelings as we walked down the hall past the cafe. I was expecting to feel sadness, grief or overwhelm. Instead I felt peaceful and a sense of clarity.
It was Maria's first tram ride from the hospital. It is quite amazing to see the city as the tram quietly hovers over the freeway. Because there was a lot of construction on that side of town, we took the streetcar to Portland State University and walked back into downtown. We stopped for lunch and headed back to our cars.
Portland is truly a beautiful city to walk--so many amazing neighborhoods, beautiful parks and of course Forest Park. We are blessed!
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