October 14, 2006
Here are a few thoughts from the last several days.
During this stop in Indiana, we’ve endured emotional highs and lows. We’ve experienced extreme loss of Charlotte’s Aunt and also great love and support by family and friends. We visited a few days with a niece of Charlotte’s Aunt from Georgia who came for the funeral. June is delightful and shared family history with everyone. We also spent some time in the Hospital with Ray’s brother, Roger. He was suffering from complications from knee surgery. One thing for sure, this stop has changed our lives forever.
The temperature has ranged from highs in the eighties to below freezing with cold winds and snow. With the cold weather and snow, our thoughts turned to the warmth of Florida and heading south soon.
Once again, we are parked in Charlotte’s brother’s yard. It looks a little different after the Tornado went through since our last visit. There are fewer trees and those left have been thinned out a little. The new roof and paint on the barn look good. With all the changes and recent events, it is nice to be with family.
Jeanette took us on a tour of the farm looking for Praying Mantis. Enjoying and caring for these little creatures is one of her many passions. She gathers nests in the fall, protecting them through the winter, to place around in favorite spots in the spring. This way she is assured she will have her friends around to watch in the summer. We did see a couple and found several nest of eggs. They are difficult to see as they blend in with the surroundings very well.
During this stop in Indiana, we’ve endured emotional highs and lows. We’ve experienced extreme loss of Charlotte’s Aunt and also great love and support by family and friends. We visited a few days with a niece of Charlotte’s Aunt from Georgia who came for the funeral. June is delightful and shared family history with everyone. We also spent some time in the Hospital with Ray’s brother, Roger. He was suffering from complications from knee surgery. One thing for sure, this stop has changed our lives forever.
The temperature has ranged from highs in the eighties to below freezing with cold winds and snow. With the cold weather and snow, our thoughts turned to the warmth of Florida and heading south soon.
Once again, we are parked in Charlotte’s brother’s yard. It looks a little different after the Tornado went through since our last visit. There are fewer trees and those left have been thinned out a little. The new roof and paint on the barn look good. With all the changes and recent events, it is nice to be with family.
Jeanette took us on a tour of the farm looking for Praying Mantis. Enjoying and caring for these little creatures is one of her many passions. She gathers nests in the fall, protecting them through the winter, to place around in favorite spots in the spring. This way she is assured she will have her friends around to watch in the summer. We did see a couple and found several nest of eggs. They are difficult to see as they blend in with the surroundings very well.
Stopping at Bill and Jeanette’s is always terrific. Here we get to enjoy Jeanette’s gourmet cooking and wonderful hospitality. Bill’s passion is collecting and restoring antiques and all kinds of toys. He always shares with us. This time he shared his go-cart. I’m not sure who had more fun. Looking at the pictures below, I can see three who had a great time. Charlotte said it is soooo much fun.
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