Re-Okeeee...

over the years a friend and i had joked about visiting Okanogan - my homeland... we would meet at a function and he would ask when was the next "Re-Okeeee"? which meant my next visit to the OK valley.

we have had many great adventures in the valley and i have many great friends who live there - guess you can take the boy out of the valley but not the valley out of the boy...

over memorial weekend we "Re-Okeeed" Brian and Mary had a bbq - it was wonderful. other friends stopped by telling many great stories with 67 in my graduating class we have excellent friendships.

the picture subject (courtesy Ed and Connie) - my initials are on Jackass Butte, what a great name, in sight and just above town.

I'm blessed to have such caring friends...

peace/love t

Hoot-a-who?...

is there a meaning to this? is it a person, place or thing? a birds cry! or a Sasquatch scream!...

for those who have been in the mountains with me - you know this sound...

a trade mark if you will, a distinctive noise that was me...

skiing in the trees, getting separated, you could hear others yelling but in my group all you needed to listen for was "hoot-a-who" and you knew i was near...

this is a high pitched, fast burst yell that spells individuality and made it easier to find friends...

i bring this up because the other night as Pam was putting me to bed, with a tear running down her cheek, asked me if i remembered yelling "hoot-a-who" - creating a beautiful moment...

here are these moments again - even in times of challenge we are making memories...

so create new moments, remember old moments and next time you are walking in the mountains listen closely you may just hear "hoot-a-who"...

peace/love t

Lunch with T bbq...

we had a great time at the bbq with many from my work (coldwell banker bain). they stopped by having lunch and helped - over the past 7 weeks. it has been a blessing - thanks to all.

p/l - t

Stars...

We have been fortunate spending quality time together as a family. Camping has always been a favorite particularly boat camping on Lake Chelan.

On this adventure we stopped at Safety Harbour to pitch our tent. The beauty of boat camping, during the week, nobody else is around.

The boys were young 5 and 7 but with a fire and marsh mellows everyone is entertained. As the sun set, the darkness surrounded us - we put out the fire and crawled into the tent going fast to sleep from a big day.

Sometime during the night nature was calling - unzipping the tent stepping out into the darkness there was this illumination that grabbed my curiosity.

I will always remember that moment... looking up - the stars were so bright, so clear it felt as if you could reach up, pick the one you wanted and put it in your pocket.

For me its these moments that define us, make us who we are if you will.

The night nature called allowing me to cherish forever the moment - with the stars...

Peace/Love T

Smile...

When the wind blows through the trees making a rustling noise...

As the sun sets over the mountains exploding with vibrant colors...

The solitude you gain while hearing the silence of a fresh snow ...

Waking up to a sunrise taking a minute to enjoy the beauty...

Any mountain peak, as you drive by, in awe of its power and strength...

I will always be there watching, playing, you will feel - you will smile...

Peace/Love T

Outside...

weather has turned great, sun feels wonderful... used powerchair getting some straight vitamin d!! saw a great play last night and had dinner at the melting pot with mike and nancy - excellent. keeping busy with the help of many, boys are home from college today they will get a dose of change. pictures courtesy of tony - luv the bike handle bars... p/l t

Relentless...

one of the great things that has happened is getting together with many friends and family. on the flip side my body is changing and entries are on the verge impossible. with that everyday there is something to deal with not only for me but for everyone involved... this disease defines relentless... peace/love t

21 years...

How can I put into words the love for my wife, my lover, the mother of my children, my best friend - Pamela...

We celebrated 21 years, at Rays Boat House for dinner, with Greg and Gail on this glorious day ordered the sunset - beautiful!!!

During this time of challenge we have found time to laugh and to realize how blessed we are. Reflecting on all the wonderful times we have had and even a few tough times that grew us even closer.

Through this it has become clear how blessed we are/have been while traveling down our relationship road for the past 21 years...

Love - Terry

Lunch with T cont...

What a wonderful way to spend the day!! Great conversations and good laughs. Everyone pitches in and does something around the house - a huge help.

Thanks to all... Peace/Love T