A Voice From the Forest

Hello My Friends!!!

I have a story to tell you........I captured this song from my heart on video. Back in Time when life was a day to day struggle to live by the land, and respect what it has to offer. The story goes like this........Two people in love, soul mates for life. The winter was hard, but they had each other. Food was running out....and spring was on its way. The trapper knew it was time to leave his beautiful wife and go hunting in the forest for three days to harvest food for them. He kissed his wife, and started his short journey. Now, he had did this many times before, and had always returned early. On the third day, his wife started to worry. In her heart, she knew something must have gone wrong for him not to return. That night she knelt on her knees to pray, thanking God for everything that she cherished and a special prayer for her soul mate to return safely. When she awoke from her restless sleep the night before, she heard her soul mate playing his flute. He always played his flute when he returned home for her. She jumped out of bed and ran outside to meet him half way down the long path that disappeared into the forest. As she kept going, he was nowhere in site.....But his music was clear and echoing through the trees as the wind touched the leaves. She knew that he couldn't be to far away. She called for him and listened for a response. The forest was filled with wildlife.....but no familar answer came to her. Quickly returning home, she gathered up her supplies and set out to find her soulmate. A short time had passed and in a meadow she found his horse grazing but no sign of her husband. The sun was setting and she made a small camp to continue looking in the morning. One week came bye quickly, and still no sign. Now, many thoughts were racing through her mind. As she closed her crying eyes a faint sound from his flute echoed through the canyon. His song was fainter now, but she continued to search praying every minute to find her true love. At last she could see him sitting bye a clump of trees with his flute in his hands. Flying off her horse, she ran to him........wrapping her arms around his body. He was barely alive, and unconscious. Nursing him back to life, he opened his eyes and said thank you for saving me. I was riding, when a pack of wolves scared my horse and I hit the ground knocking me out cold. He asked, how did you ever find me? She replied, I followed your beautiful music. The trapper looked at her with a puzzled stare and said that a man with few words helped me to these trees. The man said that the angels were waiting to here a song from me. I started to play until I could play no more. As I looked in the meadow I seen many angels listening to me. Dancing to every note I played. When they returned home together that night was filled with great happiness. As they closed their eyes they could hear the faint harmony of a flute coming from the canyon.....I hope you like this song!!!

Roy and June's New Camera

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My Brother Roy, bought a new camera the other day....I had to put these nice photos on my Blog. This first photo is him shooting his .22 handgun at the range. Notice the shell casing flying out of the gun as he is shooting his target.
This next picture is my favorite!!! June, Roy's wife caught this bee arriving to his next stop. She took this picture in their garden. They always have a huge garden every year!!! Lots of yummy vegetables. Roy is a very gifted green thumb!!! If you ever have questions about gardening, then you should ask them!!!! They will probably have the answer.

This little spider looks like it is taking a nap in the sun on the Tulip. These pictures are really crisp.

With my New job, I haven't been able to get on the computer like I used to.....I miss it!!! I love spring time......That is my favorite season. So many things to do and get ready. Until next time!!!! God Bless!!!!

Rob and Amanda's Barbeque

Hello My Friends!!!My wife and I were invited to a Barbecue at our daughters new home. Rob, Mandi's husband, was the grill master!!! He had two grills going......It rained......and rained......and rained!!! He didn't care. The burgers turned out awesome......Rob is always there to help, and I know my daughter will always be safe from harm and put first in his life.

Amanda was busy preparing all the burgers and fixings for us......She made sure that all the little kids were set up with burgers.......and hot dogs. There were a lot of kids running around and my wife and I realized that we were getting old......Our stage of that is over and it is neat to see how our kids handle the stress of the little munchkins darting left to right, jumping, running, skipping and hopping!!!

Our little grandson Kasen is digging in to a plate full of yummy hot dogs........Got to have his ketchup with them.......What a big boy he is getting.......Using that spoon to eat his dogs.....

Jasmine is our other grandchild. She is full of energy and Rob better get ready to beat the boys away. I think she looks so much like Amanda. I luv it when we arrive to their place when she is around........She always stops what she is doing and runs to give us a big hug!!! She is a very smart and special girl...

My other daughter and her fiance are awaiting the big feast.....Tiffanie is 7 months pregnant with her first baby. She is going to have a little precious girl. I can't wait to hold her in my arms. Tiffanie is very caring, always thinking of others....Chris, has been a great companion to my daughter. He always puts Tiffanie first in his life. There is nothing that he wouldn't do for you........What a great combination of traits that their new baby will have.

I am so lucky to have these great guys in my life.......I know that my daughters will never go without, and they will always be cared for, and always thought of first. As a dad, it is really hard to see my daughters grow up........I remember when I was the one with the questions and help.....I can remember many times helping them fix their hair, reading stories, and taking them fishing. Now they have their own lives. They have turned out to be responsible, caring, strong, and independent.......What more can a dad ask for......... I am very proud of them.....And love them dearly.

Until next time.......God Bless!!!