Day Ten

OK, who ever said that we couldn't drive more than 5 hours a day was wrong. We did 8 hours today and now we are wiped out! The first part of the trip from Kansas was pretty flat, dry and a bit boring.

But as we headed toward Colorado, the scenery got a lot better. We were thrilled as we headed to Denver that there were only a few clouds in the sky, no signs of tornadoes or storms. All clear sky's and beautiful.

 


We passed Vail, Colorado Ski Lodge ( had a little near death experience there quiet a few years ago... but I don't go into that now!)
 We finally made it to Grand Junction, Colorado. I lived here when I was 19 years old. I lived with my brother, his wife and their 2 kids on their families Dairy Farm. Since I had worked with pre-school handicapped children and one of my nieces was struggling with Cerebral Palsy, I was coming to help out with her physical therapy ( she was only 2 years old ). To get some extra money I worked part time at a Veterinarian's office. I basically just stuffed pills and filled orders that came in. I should have realized when the office was in some one's basement, that it wasn't quite on the up and up. Many of the orders were for people who did Cock fighting, I didn't know that it was illegal. Jeff always says... yeah right! 
So tonight I was worried when we drove in here and had dinner that some how, some way that my shady background would some how catch up with me! : )
So this is our last night in a hotel, we are staying at the Marriott, decided we should go out in style. We decided not to bring in our cooler or our 2 big red baskets, that would look too tacky for this nice motel! I personally thought we mine as well, we looked pretty trashed by the time we have been riding in the car for 8 hours anyway.
 Here is Shirley relaxing on our polka dot couch. We are going to watch a movie, swim and then sleep in ... it is our last day, our destination is only 4.5 hours away tomorrow... and then we start reality again! What a fun road trip this has been! Good night dear friends, wish you all could have come on this fun trip with us!
 “Remember that happiness is a way of travel -- not a destination”

 “All of life is a journey which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us. We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.”

Home again!

I flew home today, and boy did if feel good to see Jeff and the kids again. I love seeing my family and friends when I travel, but it is always good to come HOME. I forget how much I love my home and how grateful I am for it. I am pretty tired from the trip, but wanted to post something for you tonight. So this will be short and sweet. I hope you enjoy it, I know most of it is common sense... but sometimes it is the SIMPLE things in life that get over looked.

Good night dear friends!

Work hard at what you like to do and try to overcome all obstacles
Laugh at your mistakes and praise yourself for learning from them
Pick some flowers and appreciate the beauty of nature
Say hello to strangers and enjoy the people you know
Don't be afraid to show your emotions laughing and crying make you feel better
Love your friends and family with your entire being they are the most important part of your life
Feel the calmness on a quiet sunny day
Find a rainbow and live your world of dreams always remember life is better than it seems

"Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts."  ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

"Every house where love abides
And friendship is a guest,
Is surely home, and home sweet home
For there the heart can rest."
~Henry Van Dyke

Why is it so hard?

I am leaving on a trip today, and I am wondering why it is so hard for Mother's to leave? I had a million things to do and yet, I still wanted a great dinner for everyone last night, the house to be cleaned and all the laundry to be caught up and folded. I must be crazy!

I had to get my sewing machine and serger to the shop, for maintenance cleaning and repairs while I am gone. Every time I started to put them in their cases, I thought of one more thing I wanted to sew real quick. When I called the shop and told them that I was bringing them in, I told the lady that I was leaving on a trip and having SEPERATION ANXIETY. She then asked me how old my children were? I laughed and said, "Oh I am not talking about my kids, I am worried about being away from my sewing machines for so long!" She laughed but she probably thought I was an terrible MOM!

I am actually missing my family already and friends. I am not sure how I will be without my granddaughters? I am a real home body. I love my home and the life I have. Leaving is a bit tough for me and yet, I am excited to go and see the rest of my family. So I need to run, I am hoping to get my blog done each night if I have service where I am going. If not, you might see a post from my daughter Amy or my husband Jeff. Beware, he has doesn't write like me.! :)

Have a wonderful day!

"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."  ~ Mother Teresa

"You never really leave a place or person you love, part of them you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind."   ~ Unknown