Vacation in Wells, Maine!

Wow! How unbelievable. It struck Rich and I as being so strange the first time in 37 years we took a vacation for two weeks straight. We had so much fun. We really just fooled around and went sight seeing, fishing, exploring with our canoe, riding bikes, eating out, walking and riding along the beach, watching the sun come up, shopping, exploring. These are just a few of the pics we took. It was so much fun!

DIANA'S SURPRISE GRADUATION PARTY!

Diana's Graduation from college, and Bon Voyage into the world looking for a job party.
It was a total surprise to her and everyone had a really great time. It was wonderful to spend some time together and relax.

This is Bella (Jenn and Jaska's dog) on the left and Rocky, our lab on the right. They are quite the pair and have developed such a touching relationship. It is really an inspiration how they care for each other. This is taken on top of Mt. Watatic. I climb there freqently and take them along to enjoy it. I have gone with various friends and family. I love it.

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Hi,

I have had a lot of problems uploading videos of summer events. I have decided to move on and catch up on this blog. These are a couple of shots of the view from the back deck. In August and September and some of October the sky lights up with such exquisite sunsets --they really replenish the soul.

Hi, I found it! The movie with Abby laughing when we were all together. It was classified differently with this camera. Enjoy!

The Joys of Life - pictures say a thousand words!

Gettysburg

I don't know any Civil War music but my heart wants to have something playing as these men march into battle. Their thoughts on a much higher plane than a lot, they were thinking of freedom, unity and protection of their families. They didn't give up, didn't give in and quit....how does one resolve that in their mind and heart - a willingness to die for family and country.

I hope someday I can meet them and express thanks and give them a big hug for giving their all.

I am so grateful my task is to live for my family. I can cook, and bring the comforts of home to them. There is such a spirit of reverence everywhere at Gettysburg. I was forever changed in my heart to be more willing to not complain when something breaks, or I can't find a parking spot, or my dinner doesn't turn out the way I planned. It is a real reminder to me of choice. These men and women then and now slept on the ground, went without their favorites, gave their all and their best without complaining. I will appreciate even in times of stress what I do have.....I have a roof over my head, warm covers, a mattress, plenty to eat and plenty to do, all my choice. I have so many options. THANK YOU!