June 19, 2016

Family Time Road Trip!


This past week, I had the pleasure of traveling with my sister, Pattie, to celebrate our mother's 95th birthday. Mom recently moved to a nursing facility in Grangeville, Idaho (a very nice place, I might add).  It was our first ever road trip together! Here are few pics of our travels:


Mom's church put on a potluck party for her. Here we are with our brothers who traveled up from California to attend the festivities - from left to right: Myself, Mom, Hugh, Pattie, and Tom.  (since this time, Tom has passed away)

*photo courtesy of Pastor Bob

A rainy view of downtown Grangeville

The sidewalks were lined with these hearts - it was a friendly place.

On the way home, we stopped to visit this still working monastery of the Benedictine sisters. Religion has always been of interest to me - in the past as an very active participant; more lately, as an observer and armchair learner of the history and its effects on our world (thanks to the studies of my besties). 






There were several birdhouses placed in the gardens - this one occupied.

A scale-down castle replica drew my attention...

... as did this church. They were maybe 2 x 3 ft.

The canola fields in bloom

The back highways have frequent historical markers.

Pattie and I have always liked trains and trestles as Grampa worked for the Union Pacific.

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Viewing a Little of My World...

Attaining the rank of Jedi...

*Jedi respect each other, and all other life forms.

*Jedi must put the needs of the community
above the needs of individuals.

*A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.

*Jedi must always cooperate in battle or crisis.

*Jedi must not have wants; self-reliance must be shown.

*Jedi are forbidden from ruling others.

*A Jedi does not cling to the past.