Assignment 2012

Earlier this year, we were all discussing each of our words of the year. My 2012 word is Believe. Theresa had chosen the word Hope and Susie's word is Peace. Before our trip I gave the girls an assignment. We each had to choose someplace along the way that would describe our word. I would then take a picture of that scene. Next year we can look at that same picture and see how far we have come in our journey's.

I love this bridge! I knew I wanted a picture of it, but was not sure how I would make it fit to my word.

Well, obviously at some point in time, someone "Believed" that it was possible to build a train bridge from point A to point B.

There..simple.  No, that would be a very generic description of how my word could work with this scene.

Upon closer inspection I realized that this bridge resembles my life and how if

I continue to Believe,

I will someday be able to say that I crossed over from a difficult time in my life to what I can only assume will be a brighter time. 
(I am smiling to myself right now).

Theresa chose her picture as we were preparing to leave. Everywhere you look there are beautiful windmills across the land. The windmill has the important job of drawing water from the ground to bring

 drink to the cattle.

In the bible, David compared his troubles to "deep waters".

 My hope is that next year my friend will see the windmill and her troubles will not seem as deep.

In Theresa's words, the windmill resembles the Spring of Hope.

And at last, Susie's word of the year is Peace. This was a picture that was taken of beautiful sunrays shining through the clouds. Susie actually pulled off the road so this picture could be taken.

To my surprise, this picture became one of not only awesome sunrays, but also one of a road that would lead us to a comfortable weekend. We had no cell service so we were allowed to concentrate on

friendship and relaxation. 

When Susie saw her picture, she appropriately named it

The Road To Peace.

We did well with our assignments

Western Nebraska 2012

The girls and I had our annual trip to Western Nebraska again. As usual, a great time was had by all. This year Susie's son Wyatt went with us. He was able to rekindle his friendship with Angie's son Slim.

We were entertained by Wyatt all most all the way to Cody Nebraska. Both of the boys proved to be very knowledgeable with the things they were passionate about. Even with a late start, we found ourselves able to stop for a nice Mexican lunch and shop in a great western wear store we found last year.

And yes, we were able to have our annual beer at George's Corner Bar, the part time strip club from last year. Turns out the waitress remembered us, of course what is not to remember! We ended up with several people, the waitress included, at our table and enjoyed hearing all the stories they had to tell. We met 2 firefighters from Omaha who were there helping with fires that were eating up the country side. We did not see any fires but saw smoke off in the distance.  Oh, and we met George. He is an older man who continues to work just for the love of it.

Once we finally made it to the ranch, we sat at Angie's table and talked until 2:00 in the morning. It was great to spend time with old friends and reconnect.