January 6, 2018 - It's hard to believe that this conversation mama had with herself was over 10 years ago. It was November, 2007 and she died in December, 2007. I loved that special lady so much. Her dementia journey did not cover years (so thankful for that) though we realized she probably had it… Continue reading 01.06.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Mama’s interesting conversation published 01.09.15
Category: Northeast Journey
09.19.17 Petrified Forest and Painted Desert on Route 66 in Arizona
On the first impression, the Petrified Forest may not sound very appealing as it comprises stone log fragments scattered over a rather remote and otherwise featureless section of the Arizona desert. Apparently, it comes as a little disappointment to some, like us, who expect the trees still to be standing in thick rocky groves instead… Continue reading 09.19.17 Petrified Forest and Painted Desert on Route 66 in Arizona
09.15.17 What a sight! Red Canyon, Utah
Friday, September 15, 2017 - Wow, wow! Here's what we saw leaving Bryce Canyon, going through Red Canyon on our way back to Paradise View RV park in Panguitch, Utah. The change in what the scenery looks like around every turn just had to be shared! The first photo is one of four tunnels along… Continue reading 09.15.17 What a sight! Red Canyon, Utah
05.16.17 Chauvin Mother’s Day Joy 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - Mother's Day at Trinity Baptist Church is always special. The love of God and each other was show in the report from our Pastor search committee, parent and baby dedication, beautiful duet by Koree and Randi Beth Wall, meaningful message by Rev. Derek Wall and the loving spirit of all… Continue reading 05.16.17 Chauvin Mother’s Day Joy 2017
10.27.16 Mississippi Gulf Coast – Week One 03.21.16 to 03.27.16
Thursday, October 27, 2016 - We have gained several new Dora and the Explorer blog followers since earlier this year. I want to share how great the Mississippi Gulf Coast is with these new folks so the next few days I'll share previous blogs here. If you've read them before take some time off, if… Continue reading 10.27.16 Mississippi Gulf Coast – Week One 03.21.16 to 03.27.16
10.24.16 Mississippi Gulf Coast – Fall 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016 - Well here we are back on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at our home park in the Coast to Coast System, TLC Wolf River RV Resort. They are all decorated for Halloween and the grassy areas along the river are again just beautiful. It does not matter how many times we… Continue reading 10.24.16 Mississippi Gulf Coast – Fall 2016
10.22.16 Before we said Goodbye to Tennessee
Saturday, October 22, 2016 - Before we left Tennessee I set out one day on my own to see Toone, Tennessee and do some shopping in Jackson, Tennessee. Our former pastor, Dr. Randy Davis and his beautiful wife Barbara are from the tiny town of Toone. He's spoken of it fondly in many sermon illustrations… Continue reading 10.22.16 Before we said Goodbye to Tennessee
10.15.16 Mud Island River Walk in Memphis, Tennessee
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - Thursday was a beautiful day temperature wise. Roy and I took advantage of the lower temperatures to go into Memphis, Tennessee where we toured the Mud Island River Walk. The local Bass Pro Shop - never would have thought that was what this was until we saw the sign on… Continue reading 10.15.16 Mud Island River Walk in Memphis, Tennessee
10.07.16 Bush’s Beans, Pigeon Forge and the Apple Barn
Friday, October 7, 2016 - We left Dandridge, Tennessee this morning and are traveling across the state to Hornsby, TN which is about 75 miles east of Memphis. It is a full days drive. Roy will see his knee surgeon for a follow up while we are there. On Tuesday we went to see several… Continue reading 10.07.16 Bush’s Beans, Pigeon Forge and the Apple Barn
10.06.16 Dollywood, Day 2 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - I forgot to share in yesterday's blog post something that needs to be said. The atmosphere at Dollywood was warm, friendly, inviting and unmistakably Christian. I expected country and was pleasantly surprised at the Christian part. When riding the locomotive they piped in a couple of Dolly's Christian songs and… Continue reading 10.06.16 Dollywood, Day 2 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
BECAUSE HE LIVES 