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Joan Stommen's avatar

Beautiful description of long drives, felt like I was right there with you. So true of the many back roads I drive … abandoned buildings, dying towns, sketchy rest stops… then come around the corner and there’s the horses grazing or a cattle ranch. Workers in the aggy fields …so much life and living! I drive alone and cannot get photos very well…but I’ve stopped/pulled over when I could. Love your writing so much dear Deb… you are so gifted in the way you weave in bible verses,

give credit for everything to God… always watching over us. ☺️I know you’re going home to mama; I know this area around Redding from our early days of marriage. It made me smile that you finally stopped for the night. 😅Are you back home yet?

Keep being you, so creative and your passion for our Lord means so much. Love you! 🤗💕🥰

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Thank you my beautiful friend! I knew you would know this drive! I’ve photographed it, video’d it and thought, why not write it? It was very cathartic and, of course, John is driving, so I have the blessind of doing this. We had the best time celebrating mum at the beach, in Oregon, for 4 days, came home, to her house, this past Wednesday (kids left for Cali) and now another week loving on her. Thank you for reading this and leaving me such a kind and loving comment. I miss you and love you. Hope this finds you doing well. oxox

Joan Stommen's avatar

How wonderful to spend so much time with her! ☺️ Thank you for catching me up…keep having fun and enjoying your Oregon time. Love you and your beautiful family! Hugs for your mom! 🤗🤗💕🫶

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Thank you my lovely friend! We are still with her and soaking in the time. Hope you are doing well. Love you Joan. oxox

Mary seyfried's avatar

Im looking forward to my address change !! Thanks for taking us on this literal and metaphorical trip with you !! xo

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Yessss! Live for heaven! And it was fun to take notes and piece them together. I have photographed, video’d, for years - so this was cool to do! Now I want to stop more often (oh boy). lol. Thank you for reading and leaving some love. I appreciate you my sweet friend. oxox

SonOfaGunn4321's avatar

A wonderful description of that most boring leg of travel. I could see it as I read it! Can't wait to see you all soon! 😇😎❤🐕🐶

Mary seyfried's avatar

Thats what I was going to say !!

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Thank you brother 🥰 I took notes as we got more north. Love you and we can't wait to see you too! 🙏🏻😘