We woke up bright and early Saturday morning to a beautiful day. We had it all planned. We put on our walking shoes, packed a few snacks and filled our water bottles. We wanted to take our camera, but the battery was dead. Oh, how I wish we had the camera.
It was the day we were doing a 20 miler with Josh for scouts. He only needed this one last thing to get his hiking merit badge and there were no plans to do it with his troop. Richard researched it out and chose the Burnt Bridge Trail....8 miles across Vancouver one way and 8 miles back....then continuing on the last 4 miles to home.
Like I said....it was a beautiful day. I chose to walk the first leg with Josh. Winding through Vancouver amidst the fall foilage and evergreens, the water from the creek splashing along side us as we walked....eventually leading us to Vancouver Lake. It was a day to recognize the beauty of the earth. There was a chill in the air and the sun shone intermittently through the trees. Richard met us at various stops along the way, cheering us on. We were going to switch off, but I wanted to see all of it and not miss a thing. In the span of the walk we went under a highway and over Interstate 5. The mountains were visible in the distance. As we walked I recalled memories of the places we passed...Leverich Park where we played with Grandma and Grandpa Drew as little girls and Kiggins Bowl, where I atttended many of my high school football games. Josh talked of the future....finishing high school, college and his mission. We passed many people...joggers, bikers, people walking their dogs. We listened to music which helped us keep up the pace.
When all was said and done We each walked 10 miles with Josh.....we encouraged him along the way. Not exactly what a 16 year old would prefer to do on a Saturday, but his eye was on the goal. Walking from one end of Vancouver to the other, I felt like a pioneer....exploring the beauty and nature that Heavenly Father meant for us to enjoy.
INSTEAD.........they came to me!!! And though I was not up to doing alot, we did manage to make a memory at BIZI Farms for Sadie and Jenny's first ever trip to a pumpkin patch. Uncle Josh came along too!
Mostly I sat around loving on Sadie while being pampered by my family. I picked up this little walker at a garage sale this summer and it came in very handy for feedings. Sadie is such a happy girl:)
I received lots of beautiful flowers during my hospital stay for Ventricular Tachycardia, where it was determined my heart is healthy and strong....I just have an electrical short somewhere..... I'm a mystery.
I've had lots of cards, visitors and get well wishes from friends and family alike...... I feel very blessed. 
Yesterday I got this super cute happy face vase and minature rose bush from my niece Kristie and her family in Kentucky. It made my day!! Thanks everyone!!
