On December 4, 2012 my father died at home with us. I want him remembered as the 91 year old who could still win at Nickel Me (a card game) and get around by sheer will instead of being waited on. He prided himself as independent. He had been with John and I since the end of July. Hospice was a blessing to all of us. My children, especially my youngest who is a nurse, helped me keep him at home the last weeks. She stayed here for days leaving hubby and teens at home to help me and her grandfather. So that journey is ended and others are waiting. The day after my dad's death we were offered a volunteer position at Petrified Forest National Park March - May. What timing and if you believe, there were plans at work for us we do not control. So our journey will continue and in February we leave again for another adventure. Bryce Canyon National Park will take us back in July 2013 and I think we will mark a "bucket list" park by visiting Yosemite and surrounding parks in middle California between the two volunteer positions. You never know what is around the next corner of life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
