that’s my mom and dad

rincon1

Spent a few days visiting with my parents last week in beautiful Puerto Rico. This was taken in Rincon, a popular area for surfers. This is the first of a few images from my trip to visit with them. My mom took a terrible fall two weeks before I arrived. Thankfully, no broken bones. I am very proud of them and I will share a few reflections/memories about them with these posts. For this post:

My mom and I had a conversation one day about things you talk about when your parents are elderly… I will never forget holding my mom as I assured her that she would always be welcome in my home…we cried, and as I held her frail, thin frame, through her tears she managed to say, “Take care of your father. He is a good man.”

He is a great man….and my mom a great woman…the kind of greatness that is like a rare, precious jewel….a greatness that changes the world because they are selfless, kind, so loving and possess a depth of wisdom that gives life… that’s my mom and dad…

mom and dad2 2 2016

descending

descendingSo help me….they were moving down the rocks!!!

devil’s lake

 

devil's lake2Looking north over Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin.

happy valentines day

At the altar

She was 20…. I was 21… now we are a bit older… but we are still on the journey of love and commitment… we are still kneeling at the altar… I am so grateful for my beautiful bride. Happy Valentines Day.

tree

tree

Not much else to say here….except that trees are cool. Have a great weekend.

totally cool

totally cool

Yeah….he’s totally cool. I miss my motorcycle. so i guess i am not totally cool… #whereismyharley

river moments

river moments 1

Like many of you, I struggle to parallel park my car, so, I can’t imagine guiding these long behemoths along the Illinois River!

1 or 2….. 1….or 2………

1 or 2.....1 or 2

My youngest daughter has spent many hours behind one of these things…. raise a pair of glasses in honor of the phoropter…cheers!

river moments

river moments 3
The second image from my meanderings along the banks of the Illinois River. This is a favorite spot…if you have been hanging around my blog for a while you will probably recognize it. Have a great week!

river moments

river moments 5aThe first of a few images from my meanderings around Illinois River. This is the bridge that crosses the river in Marseilles, IL.