As our trip to Idaho winds to a close, we prepare for our departure. The Lord sent a beautiful sunset at evening to commemorate our wonderful trip. He knows I LOVE sunsets! The pinks and purples and blues blended in a bright and beautiful way; it was breathtaking. It is so perfect it almost looks painted on.
My Auntie Deb, after a long day in Boise fishing, eating, and walking, goes straight into the kitchen and whips up a batch of healthy cookies and muffins for our drive to Oregon.
I finish laundry, start to pack suitcases, lay our traveling clothes out for tomorrow's journey which starts at the crack of dawn O' thirty. My Uncle Jeff sets up the coffee pot. Brian naps. I take a quick look under beds, and through the house for power cords and errant socks playing 'hide and seek.'
Cousins and 2nd-Cousins come over to say "goodbyes" and give hugs and well-wishes. Tracey brings over Tillamook ice cream (ironically made in Oregon). Ice cream is not a favorite dessert of mine, but I adore ANYTHING Tillamook, so I enjoyed a big scoop of it and relished every bite. Thank you Tracey!
"Good-byes" are difficult, especially for this trip. My Aunt and Uncle rolled out the red carpet for us, and treated us like royalty; making us feel so special, wanted, and welcome. We stayed up late every night talking and chatting; reminding us of their days in Cali when we were so close and re-connecting that bond that's been weakened over time and distance. Thank you Auntie and Uncle; we are forever grateful and will never forget our special trip to Idaho.
Next up - BEND, OREGON! Thank you, dear reader, for taking our journey with us!
