Not my usual type of post..

 

Our Location: 

North of MM 4, Ogilby Road, Winterhaven, California

 

A few things have transpired in the last few days and weeks that have my mind wandering down memory lane. Some good, some not so good. My good friend Deb mentioned that I often talk of Richard but there are no photos of him. Richard of course was my late husband. He is on my mind a great deal the last while and I do miss him a lot even though he has been gone for 17 years. I hear his laughter, see his smile and the twinkle in his eye. I wonder what he would he think of the things that are happening now, in the family and just in general. Would he like the views, the sunsets and sunrises, would he enjoy the taste of dust in the wind, meeting these crazy folks that we meet and how would he feel about leaving his grandsons behind for months on end. I would like to think I know the answers but the truth is, I don't but I can guess. Time does not heal all wounds but it does help soothe them on most days. 

 

My late husband Richard!  He was gone at 56.

Richard and his sister Janet were very alike but very different. They enjoyed a good argument but never parted angry. He was punctual and Janet is not. They both enjoyed golf, hockey and were competitive in many ways.They were good friends and often talked even though we lived hours apart. They enjoyed the same sense of humour and the laughter was always near the surface. Richard would have  been 74 this October and Janet just turned 65 a few weeks ago. I don't see Janet as often as I would like, time just doesn't seem to be on our side for that.   Janet, of course is the Janet I speak of visiting in Indian Wells, California. She and hubby Dennis own Buttercup Ridge in Ontario where Riley and I spend a few weeks coming from and going to the desert. 

Riley and her Aunt Janet., Richard's baby sister.

Life is short, we should live it to the fullest and just enjoy being! Enjoy your moments and don’t wish them away, too soon all that is left is memories, so make them while you can.

 

Thanks for stopping by. 

 

Until next time...

 

Take care, stay safe, 

 

Deb