Letterboxing

While in Yakima this last weekend I was introduced to letter boxing. My cousin Bryce and his family have been doing this form of "Scavenger hunting" for a couple of years now and he introduced us to it. It looks like a fun thing to do with kids or on your own. It is fairly cheap cost wise and could keep us entertained for hours*. I found one site that is pretty good if anyone is curious to look at it. It's www.letterboxing.org and there are links to other blogs as well. So, today I set out to get our notebook, Family Stamp and ink at the local art supply store and I think we are ready for Letterbox # 1. Once we find it, we will be able to stamp in and find another. These boxes are hidden from sight and some even require a compass to find! Luckily, there are tons that are easy to find, but once a seasoned letterboxer, one can start looking for more challenging ones. I checked it out. There is one at Lord's Hill in Monroe that has never been found! If you have ever been to Lord's Hill you will know how possible that is!

* depending on the day, time, and temperaments. Pack snacks! :)

Heaven Bound

Although past biopsies showed no cancer, Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on July 9, 2008 with 2-6 months to live. We (my mom,brother,and I) did everything we could to find a therapy, cure, or sustain my Dad's life longer than the prognosis. Dad was heaven bound August 8, 2008 a little after 3am. We don't always understand God's plan and that is okay. I do not blame God, but am looking for how God is working in our lives and I do see God's mercy at work. Dad's health took a turn for the worst a couple of days prior to his departure, But I find joy in the fact my Dad found true faith 7 days prior to death. He did not go into a coma like many do, and departed from this life while sleeping peacefully. He got to see all of us prior to going to sleep that night and we were able to tell him how much he was loved. I know that the number 8 represents "New Beginnings" and Dad has a new beginning as a child of God, in Heaven. He blessed us with countless memories and stories to share with our kids and the pictures to go along with them.