The Traveler Returns!
About 5:30 pm on sunday, my brother rolled into town from the Alaska vacation....he was none the worst for wear, but the bike could stand a trip to the shop for a few repairs. He said the last hundred miles were a bit slower than what his usual speed is! I won't say what that is cause I wouldn't want to get him in trouble! I really haven't had much of a chance to discuss Alaska with him as we haven't had much time to spend together as yesterday was a busy day for him and as you know from my last post, I was preoccupied with shopping for bargains. However, we're going to get together soon and go out to eat (on him), as he promised to take us out in return of Jose taking care of his yard and houseplants while he was gone. He did tell a story about Jacksonhole, Wyoming that was rather interesting.........had something to do with that being a place where the most beautiful women in the country are!!! Have any of you ever heard that? I haven't...but Bob said it was so!
I must say, I admire my brother for his adventursome spirit............how many guys in the _0's would get on a motorcycle and travel that far by themselves? (note, I didn't give away his age cause he may see this and be upset) I doubt it, but I'm just playing it safe!
Some day I will have to devote an entire post to Bob because he really is an amazing person and a firm believer in God.....he has been an inspiration to me and has encouraged my faith more than he knows and I'm truly thankful to him for that. He has never hesitated to share his belief in God with others and to me that is a very important quality of a christian!
That's what's on my mind today, folks. Be thankful for each and every member of your family, whether they are close or not so close, you have a bond with them. I have a special place in my heart for each and every member of my family, the ones remaining and the ones who are no longer with me.
Have a wonderful day, enjoy this beautiful weather we're having, and be kind to your kinfolk!!!
posted by ruthrap @ Tuesday, August 15, 2006
2 Comments:
I love my family even though I do not get to see them much anymore. My folks live in Maine along with my brothers and one sister and most of the extended family. I am here in Arizona with my wife, daughter and in-laws.
Today I had a coffee ice cream banana split with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. Mmmmm, mmmmm. The taste drew out a memory I have of mom making us banana splits when we were kids. I wonder if they used coffee ice cream because it tasted just like I remember.
I miss the fam. But, I thank God for my in-laws because they love us and have done so much for us. Come to think of it, we wouldn't have a quarter of what we own if it weren't for them. I have never met a more generous and thoughtful man in my lifetime than my father-in-law. He has great compassion on those who love the Lord but have very little.
Thanks for the reminder about family. I should probably make some phone calls tomorrow.
god bless you, i wrote a post quite some time ago about what defines family, you may want to check it out. i called my cousin in california last nite..he has been having alot of problems lately and we have all been worried about him. distance is no barrier to love! take care, jimmybob, and have a great day!
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