My Colorado Trip

Well I just returned from a week visit at my parents house. As you can see from the above entry, the visit got off to a rocky start. Although Another snag in the trip came Saturday night. Just after we visited Granny and returned home, the nursing home called us and said she had a 103 temp. My mom and I drove back down there and eventually the transferred her to ER. We stayed pretty late letting them run tests. Turns out she has pneumonia. They admitted her to hospital and had to do blood transfusions. I spent much time there spending time with her. She was released yesterday evening and seems to be doing better. I can’t tell you though how my heart hurts every time I have to say goodbye. I always fear it could be the last time I see my precious Granny. I love her so much and treasure every second I have with her.

My mom and dad were coping with the loss of Abby and Granny’s illness, we did have a good visit. Kim picked me up at the airport and we went right over to 24 Hour Fitness and worked out. Then headed to Estes for a dedication of a new cross for my dad’s building. As you know Friday was a terrible day. Sunday was a great day though. My dad has raised millions of dollars for a new Center/Chapel. The building is absolutely beautiful. The chapel area is so lovely and there are rooms for bible study, conferences and even my dad’s own storage space which he needed badly. I could not be more proud of my daddy. He made it all possible and deserves all the praise that is coming his way. Oh and he has a huge new office! Go Dad! Afterwards Kim and Mike’s restaurant Jackson’s sponsored a BBQ. We had Angus beef hotdogs, brats and pulled brisket with all the fixins. Kim and I served and Mike cooked on the biggest grill I have ever seen. I think we served 140 hotdogs, 100 brats and brisket for 120? Needless to say there were about 250 people there to support my dad and the new building. Except the Granny factor, I was able to spend quality time with mom and dad. We had some terrific dinners at home and out. We built a fire on the deck and visited. I went on a 2 hour walk every day and LOVED being outdoors and experiencing the beauty of Colorado. As you can see from some of the pictures, it is gorgeous! I also saw a badger, a herd a elk and their babies one night, many deer, and all the little critters that run around. Also One morning I followed a herd of elk from house to house watching them grab the Denver Post and rip open the bags and scatter/eat the paper. It was hilarious! I would love to live there someday. As I told Brian, even I forgot the hustle of city life. It was good for the soul to be there. My trip seemed to short.

The only thing that I was missing in that great state was my Bird. He did a great job caring for the kids and spider. The house was picked up and there were even groceries and clean sheets! He has been gone the last two nights at dinners but I am ready to get home tonight and do a whole lot of nuthin’!