My husband and his brothers share the love for traveling on motorcycles. This fall we traveled with two brothers to visit another two brothers. Yes, there are 5 of them in all. We traveled from Minnesota to Virginia. It was a wild adventure and while riding on our many day trips near our nations capital I was often with just the guys. Thank goodness for my sister in law who made and served us breakfast and supper each day along with a little girl time.
But as much fun, beauty and history as I had while traveling my father's youngest brother died from his 5 year battle with cancer, due to agent orange. He did not want to leave and he fought harder than anyone I have ever seen battling cancer. He expressed himself so beautifully in his writing while going through his struggles. Although I have not had a great deal of contact with him and his family in the last few years his writing made me realize that we all should embrace each moment with a zest like there is no tomorrow.
My husband and I visited him this winter, for just a day, but I am so happy that we got to spend time with him and his wife before he left us. While in Virginia we took a plane to Florida and said good-bye with our family to celebrate his life.
Upon return from our trip I took on a job in a grocery store as a bakery clerk. Many have asked why. Frankly, I am not sure, but I had been going a bit crazy just sewing in my house with no one to talk to. Although I really enjoy the work it is much more physical than I had realized and hope that I can maintain my schedule. Also, being a FACS professional and having taught culinary arts and commercial cooking and baking, I fear, I know too much. How does a person that managed a classroom, a little bakery and a shop really learn to keep her mouth shut? The answer, "IT is impossible." And so you see, my experience, and big mouth, are a bit of a hindrance. We shall see how the next few weeks go. I am hoping to go to work and just enjoy my interaction with others. But, no matter what the outcome, what a great behind the scenes experience in a high volume store that still bakes everything from scratch.
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| Four of the brothers and me ready for a day out in Virginia |
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| Four of the brothers in Blue ridge mountains in a national park |
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| My uncles family saying "goodbye" |
Jane