Awwwww…..Scobey. Small town in the midst of the big sky and the wide open wheat fields of Northeastern Montana. I always enjoy my time there but every time (with the exception of my 6 month stay a few years ago) it seems to fly by and be a short trip of quick visits with family and friends. This time was a bit different but yet very familiar. 7 years ago I did the same thing….I drove into town with my loaded up vehicle after graduating from college and unpacked and repacked in preparation for my trip to London for the next six months. This time I drove into town with my loaded up vehicle after graduating from college AGAIN and unpacked and repacked in preparation for my journey to Germany and beyond. A little bit of déjà vu definitely set in. Although, I would like to think that this time I am a bit older and wiser and have a whole other exciting adventure about to take place, I don’t really feel that much older nor wiser but definitely feel a different guiding hand this time.
While in Scobey I was able to spend some time with my parents visiting, preparing and enjoying sit down meals, and being spoiled with their love and generosity. I must say I feel very fortunate and thankful for the parents and family that I have. I also got a chance to visit with my Grandpa French. We walked and talked as he showed me his vegetable garden behind the house he has lived in for so many years. He proceeded to tell me with a little sarcastic grin that he wasn’t sure if he would put one in next year cause “he was getting kinda old.” I smiled remembering that he has told me that same thing the past few years. At 93, I am amazed at how he still lives at home by himself and is still a pretty active guy. Saddens me to wonder which visit I will have with him from now on will be my last.
Among all the visiting, unloading my car, and packing for the trip, I decided that I could probably squeeze something more into my schedule. It wouldn’t be like me to not keep myself as booked as possible :) Since I have been writing my nutrition articles for the Leader, I have been getting some great feedback and questions as well as a little following of interested people. So on Wednesday night I did a presentation on overall holistic nutrition and invited the community to attend. I had a great little turn out of about 28 people and enjoyed giving a little back to the community that gave so much to me growing up. Hopefully, those in attendance were able to take at least one bit of information and use it to benefit their health and/or the health of their family and friends.
After completing the presentation, that was the first time I actually sat down and thought, “wow, I’m going to Europe in a few days.” The slight slowdown that brought about the thought of my next step made me a bit anxious and off I was again busying myself packing 100lbs of luggage to bring with me. The thought that in some ways I am actually moving abroad still sort of seems surreal.
On my last night in Scobey, I enjoyed dinner with my parents and then decided to have a little “party” at my house with another three of my closest high school friends, Misti, Ami, and Christy. This party was little different cause my parents were actually aware and in attendance and provided the alcohol :) We looked at a few photos and visited over caesars and ice cream margartitas about the trouble we got into in high school driving around the “Nib”, throwing the house parties, and participation in various other events I don’t really need to share on the blog. We also hit up the “hoppin” bar for a quick drink and proudly stayed out until about 1:00 in the morning. After 5 kids ( ALL BOYS), a couple cats (one may as well be considered a kid with its designated facebook photo album), a stubborn chiwawa (who seems to be daddy’s boy), and several places called home, I must say “we all still got it.” I had so much fun and look forward to the next time we get to spend together sharing old memories as well as the more recent happenings and blessing we have all had while apart. Luv ya girls!
While in Scobey I was able to spend some time with my parents visiting, preparing and enjoying sit down meals, and being spoiled with their love and generosity. I must say I feel very fortunate and thankful for the parents and family that I have. I also got a chance to visit with my Grandpa French. We walked and talked as he showed me his vegetable garden behind the house he has lived in for so many years. He proceeded to tell me with a little sarcastic grin that he wasn’t sure if he would put one in next year cause “he was getting kinda old.” I smiled remembering that he has told me that same thing the past few years. At 93, I am amazed at how he still lives at home by himself and is still a pretty active guy. Saddens me to wonder which visit I will have with him from now on will be my last.
Among all the visiting, unloading my car, and packing for the trip, I decided that I could probably squeeze something more into my schedule. It wouldn’t be like me to not keep myself as booked as possible :) Since I have been writing my nutrition articles for the Leader, I have been getting some great feedback and questions as well as a little following of interested people. So on Wednesday night I did a presentation on overall holistic nutrition and invited the community to attend. I had a great little turn out of about 28 people and enjoyed giving a little back to the community that gave so much to me growing up. Hopefully, those in attendance were able to take at least one bit of information and use it to benefit their health and/or the health of their family and friends.
After completing the presentation, that was the first time I actually sat down and thought, “wow, I’m going to Europe in a few days.” The slight slowdown that brought about the thought of my next step made me a bit anxious and off I was again busying myself packing 100lbs of luggage to bring with me. The thought that in some ways I am actually moving abroad still sort of seems surreal.
On my last night in Scobey, I enjoyed dinner with my parents and then decided to have a little “party” at my house with another three of my closest high school friends, Misti, Ami, and Christy. This party was little different cause my parents were actually aware and in attendance and provided the alcohol :) We looked at a few photos and visited over caesars and ice cream margartitas about the trouble we got into in high school driving around the “Nib”, throwing the house parties, and participation in various other events I don’t really need to share on the blog. We also hit up the “hoppin” bar for a quick drink and proudly stayed out until about 1:00 in the morning. After 5 kids ( ALL BOYS), a couple cats (one may as well be considered a kid with its designated facebook photo album), a stubborn chiwawa (who seems to be daddy’s boy), and several places called home, I must say “we all still got it.” I had so much fun and look forward to the next time we get to spend together sharing old memories as well as the more recent happenings and blessing we have all had while apart. Luv ya girls!
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