Sunday, August 24, 2014

We're BAAAAAAAACK........

August 24, 2014


WE'RE BAAAAAACK........

The Jeep is loaded.....the scooter is bungee-corded to the bumper......and this little family of 4 are headed west today!

After three long years of death, broken hips and skin cancers, we are finally heading to Colorado for a couple weeks.

I must admit I've been a tad-bit leery to go back to this place we love.....this place we hold our face to the sky and breathe in the fresh, cool mountain air and whisper "Thank-You-God"......simply because I feared replacing my memories of being in Colorado in the motorhome and scooting around on the trike with memories of staying in a hotel and driving a minivan.

But I'm learning....learning to allow those memories to take a back-seat to the memories of tomorrow.

And this may, very well, be Murphy's last vacation.  

The little booger has congestive heart failure....like his dad, Chuck......they share this in common.  He's struggling a bit.....still has a bark that will send a shard of steel through your brain.....but reality bites and truth is, he doesn't have much time left.

But as we take one day at a time.....one moment at a time.....one second at a time....today, Murphy, Molly, Chuck and I are headed to Colorado......to hang off mountains....to breathe in the crisp mountain air and to feel GRATEFUL for getting to do this.

Oh, and did I mention, we're not taking the noisy, uncomfortable, butt-ugly minivan?  Nope, this little family of 4 is going in the JEEP!

Oh ya........

16 comments:

Jack Wallace said...

Make a safe trip. See you in two weeks.

Grace and peace,

Jack

Whitney said...

Awesome! Have the best time!!!
We'll miss you.

Judy Kirby said...

This is what I call "makin' more memories! Enjoy, and praying for safe travels. Love you guys!

Staci said...

Liz,

I hope your family of four enjoys each day and moment together. Have a safe and wonderful journey! Looking forward to hearing about it.

Staci

Betsy said...

Vaya con Dios! I will be praying for you lovely family of four to relish every single moment of your time together. Colorado is one of my favorite mountaintop places.
Love you,
Betsy

Chuck Biggs said...

Yea for you. We had to sell the trikes because of my left leg being crippled but now have a pontoon boat. Also have a driving RV and are planning on going somewhere this winter, Life changes and we all have to find a new normal.

Nonia said...

Look out for the curves.lol Have a good time and enjoy.nonia mc

Kathy Rachal said...

YAYYY YAYYY YAYYY for you. Praying for all and especially Murphy. The air in Colorado is thinner, so he may need a little oxygen!! Love you sweeties!! Kathy

Linda Bolton said...

Have a great trip. LindaB

Pamela said...

Awesome! Praying for a safe a refreshing trip!

"Look to The Lord and His strength; seek His face always." Psalm 105:4

Brenda Loinette said...

Hope you have the best time ever! Will be thinking of you while you are away and sending best wishes every day - hey, I made a rhyme!!!!! I love you precious friend!

Marie said...

Make every moment count! I want to see pictures, and I want you to know that you will be missed.

Love,

Marie

Glenda Anderson said...

Have fun!!! The high mountains in the north areas are due for snow this weekend!! Take a jacket!!

Annette and Charlie said...

Travel safely friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery and cool air!!

Robin Mann said...

ohhhhhhh....I can't wait to hear about all the sights and adventures you will have!!!!

Tina said...

Have fun but be safe!