We left Bismark around 9:00 this morning and arrived in Ellison Bay around 10:00 tonight. It’s been a long, strange day. Continue reading
From Ellison Bay, WI
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From Bismark, ND
Montana is a long state! I think we left Missoula at about 9:15 MT this morning, and we didn’t get to the eastern border until 6:00 this evening. Somewhere in North Dakota, we crossed into the Central time zone to arrive at our hotel around 9:30 CT. Of course, we made a few stops along the route.
From Missoula, MT
This morning, Mark and I packed up the truck and put the dog in the back and headed out. This is the first time in several years that we have traveled east from Portland through the gorge, and I had almost forgotten how beautiful it is. There were signs of the fire that burned in the area, but it is still beautiful and I could barely put my camera down. Continue reading
Sherill’s memorial service
Sherill’s service was this afternoon and there were so many people there we had to add chairs. She had many, many friends! Continue reading
A resting place
Fred and his son, David, went to the funeral home to take care of details and they found what I am told is a really pretty coffin. I asked if it was a short one, and David said she’ll have room enough to roll around in it. I hope so because she may be turning in her grave if the family keeps going the way it is. Prayers are very much needed for unity, patience, and grace. Continue reading
A time and a place
For any of you who are close enough to come to Sherill’s memorial service, we now have confirmation that the service will be at West Hills Covenant Church (5815 SW Gillcrest Ct, Portland, OR 97221) at 3:30 this Sunday afternoon. There will be a reception following with an open mike time for any who may want to briefly share thoughts or stories about Sherill. Continue reading
R.I.P. Sherill!
This morning I was taking a shower and had just wrapped a towel around myself when Fred walked in with the phone and told me there was an important phone call for me. I took the phone and a man said, “Hello, Denise! I’m Officer Seigler from the King City Police. I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but your sister died this morning.” When I hung up, I told Fred and he burst into tears. The whole family met at the rehab center and sat with Sherill’s body until the undertaker came to take her away. We were all in shock. It has been a rough day, but I want to dedicate the rest of this post to Sherill’s memory. Continue reading
Back in touch!
I arrived safe and sound in Oregon on Tuesday evening. Sherill and Fred don’t have a computer, so I brought an old hotspot with me and got a new SIM card on Thursday. I had been trying ever since to get back online, but I couldn’t get connected. This morning, I took my laptop and hotspot to a Verizon store and they couldn’t help me get on either. I finally bought a new hotspot, so here I am! Continue reading
The Oregon Trail
I’m beginning to leave a trail in the air between Wisconsin and Oregon. I am leaving in the morning to go back to Oregon and I won’t be back to Wisconsin until next spring. Continue reading
Sorry about you guys!
At the beginning of this week, our weather turned decidedly autumnal. One night, we had a rip-roaring thunder storm and a deluge to go with it. Our electricity flicked off and on a couple times, but for the most part, it stayed on. I stood under the eaves of the house and tried to get pictures. Continue reading