There is a German influence in the Hill Country of Texas. Towns like New Braunfels, Fredericksburg or Boerne were founded by German immigrants in the 1800’s and pride themselves in their heritage. Generations of the original settlers still call this area home and carry on the old country traditions. The buildings on main street in …
Happy dance–that is what I was doing this week after I left the doctors office. As I stood outside, I even shed a little tear and praised God; just short of falling to my knees. Last year I was not receiving very good news from the doctors regarding my disease prognosis. When I started another …
That time between tests and finding out results is the worst and can be filled with anxiety. I read posts from my fellow BC sisters and I know this time can really weigh heavy on their mind. I am no different; however, I believe I manage my angst well as I try to keep a …
I had a wonderful conversation the other day with a friend who was sharing about his recent road trip he took with his family. He explained how he drove for several hours (8+) straight before they stopped overnight. They had plans to do some sightseeing and hiking at their stopover. But upon waking the next …
There are hidden gems all over this great country of ours. Those lesser known spots and sights known only to the locals or very few. It is those secrets our planet holds that most attract us. One such spot lies underneath the Hill Country of Texas: The Natural Bridge Caverns. In March of 1960, four …
What do you do when life throws you a curve ball? You swing. You play the game. It seems like 2020 has been throwing curve balls left and right. Three weeks ago, we were thrown a ball out in left field. Upon departing an RV park, we drove into a low-hanging branch and damaged the …
One of my favorite places to be is at the ocean. The smell of the air. The sound of the waves crashing on the shore. The sight of vastness of water as it drops off in the horizon. I was blessed as a child growing up within an hour drive of the coast of which …
Sorry, whenever I hear the word Rainier, I cannot help but think of a beer commercial from my childhood for Rainier Beer! As you may have detected by reading my blog posts, we enjoy visiting the National Parks. Near the beginning of our journey, we passed through Washington state and was able to spend a …
Upon arriving in Houston in February, we have been at a standstill due to my pending medical treatment and now, the Covid-19 virus. But, we set out on our trip approximately three months prior to my starting this blog. With that said, I will do some backtracking and share about our earlier adventures. We departed …
Like everyone during this unusual time, we are stuck in our “home” and unable to go out much. Aside from the occasional trip to the grocery, a walk around the local park, or my trips to MDA, we are trying to adhere to the rules and staying home. I wouldn’t say I am depressed about …